Meet the Team
Martin Aucoin, P. Geo, M. Sc.
Managing Partner
14+ years of experience in mineral exploration
Member in good standing of the Ordre des géologues du Québec (OGQ #989). Graduating in 2008 with a master's in gold metallogeny, Martin has driven exploration from remote grassroots breakthroughs to brownfield mine expansions. He has led multi-phase environmental assessments, managed company-wide health and safety, and shaped Québec's mining profile through province-wide exploration data management and global outreach. Beyond geology, he has co-founded and administered a top non-profit since 2011, and is active in the community and cultural sectors.
Key Strengths:
Grassroots to brownfield strategies (gold, uranium, base metals)
Drill programs, surveys, supervision, and reporting
Team building grounded in ESG and safety
Governance, project management, and creative leadership
François Gagnon, P. Geo
Managing Partner
20+ years of experience in mineral exploration
Member in good standing of the Ordre des géologues du Québec (OGQ #1907). With over 20 years of industry experience, François brings a global vision to mineral exploration, blending high-level corporate strategy with technical execution. His career includes a 14-year tenure in the Glencore/Xstrata Nickel ecosystem, plus senior roles at Azimut Exploration and Dahrouge Geological Consulting. He is a trusted collaborator who bridges field-level technical results with corporate economic and fiscal objectives.
Key Strengths:
Operational, financial, and strategic growth
Multi-commodity exploration (base metals, gold, lithium)
P&L management and business development
Gilles Carrier, P. Eng.
Senior Engineer in Geology
19+ years in mineral exploration · 9 years in civil engineering
Member in good standing of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ #125746). With over 19 years of experience in mineral exploration and 9 years in civil engineering, Gilles brings high-level technical expertise that blends advanced exploration with rigorous engineering project management. A graduate of the Université du Québec à Chicoutimi with a Bachelor's degree in Geological Engineering, his career features key roles such as Project Manager, Chief Geologist, and Technical Director for companies including Winsome Resources, Bonterra Resources, Mines Abcourt, and Hydro-Québec. He notably contributed to the discovery of the Adina lithium deposit in the James Bay region. Recognized for coordinating multidisciplinary teams across Canada and Latin America, he is highly focused on delivering safe, high-quality, and efficient results. Beyond his professional operations, Gilles serves as a Board Member for the Cité de l'Or and is dedicated to acting as a mentor for the next generation of exploration teams.
Key Strengths:
Exploration & Discoveries: Evaluation and generation of mining properties (lithium, gold, and base metals), traditional prospecting, and significant success with the discovery of the Adina deposit
Civil Engineering & Geotechnics: Geological, geotechnical, and hydrogeological investigations, rock mass consolidation, and supervision of major hydroelectric projects
Project Management & Operations: Development of exploration strategies, planning of drilling campaigns, strict budget and schedule control, and technical report writing
Technical Leadership: Coordination of multidisciplinary teams on-site, implementation of QA/QC programs, resource reconciliation, and safety-oriented mentorship
Scaled to your program: Beyond our core team, we build field crews tailored to each program, drawing on experienced contract geoscientists, geotechnicians, and field assistants, for fast mobilization and lean execution.
Join our team
We're always looking for geoscientists, geotechnicians, and field assistants for our field programs, as well as technical specialists such as resource geologists and GIS experts. If you're rigorous and safety-minded, we want to hear from you. Note that field positions are based in remote camps.