Technical Advisors

A geological engineer by training, Mr. Gaumond has been recognized by multiple organizations for his entrepreneurial, community and environmental leadership and achievements. He founded and served as Chief Executive Officer of Virginia Gold Mines Inc. until it was acquired by Goldcorp in 2005 for its Eleonore gold mine discovery. André holds both a Bachelor of Geological Engineering from Université Laval and a Master’s degree in Geological Engineering from École Polytechnique. After the acquisition of Virginia Mines (a successor to Virginia Gold Mines) by Osisko Gold Royalties in 2014, Andre served as Senior Vice President, Northern Development, and Director at Osisko Gold Royalties until his retirement from the executive role in November 2016. Andre is now an Independent Director of Altius Minerals and was Director of Altius Renewable Royalties until it acquired in 2024 by Northampton, a private equity fund. He is also an advisor to Doré Copper Mining, recently acquired by Cygnus, an Australian corporation.