Meet the Team

Martin Aucoin, P. Geo, M. Sc.

Managing Partner

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 tackled 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:

  • Grassroot 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

Member in good standing of the Ordre des géologues du Québec (OGQ #1907) With over 19 years of industry leadership, 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 premium 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.