Our Mission
Osisko Mining is a mineral exploration company focused on the acquisition, exploration, and development of gold resource properties in Canada. Our main objective is to create value for all of our stakeholders, including our shareholders, employees and host communities.
Our Values
Osisko Mining has five main values that guide our employees and define our company culture.
Respect: Display respect in all our actions and interactions.
Passion: Use our passion and commitment to energize, engage and inspire.
Diversity: Hire and nurture a diverse and inclusive team.
Efficiency: Be efficient and creative in our use of resources.
Integrity: Be honest, open, ethical, and fair. Keep our word.
Our Projects
- a 100% interest in the high-grade Windfall gold deposit located between Val-d’Or and Chibougamou in Québec
- a 100% undivided interest in a large area of claims in the surrounding Urban Barry area and nearby Quevillon area (over 3,300 square kilometres)
Funding
Osisko Mining continues to be well financed with over $300 million in cash and investment as of June 30, 2020.
Governance
The Board and Management visit the Windfall site with the operational team, August 2019.
The Board of Directors and management believe that good corporate governance is vital to Osisko Mining’s long-term success and the protection of our stakeholders’ interest.
Our directors commit to maintaining the highest standards of corporate governance according to evolving best practices and regulatory guidance.
Osisko Mining’s Corporate Governance practices comply with those set out by the Canadian Securities Administrators, including National Instrument 58-101, “Disclosure of Corporate Governance Practices”.
Management
Executive Chairman, CEO & Director
John F. Burzynski
President
Mathieu Savard
Chief Operating Officer
Don Njegovan
Chief Financial Officer
Blair Zaritsky
Chief Sustainability Officer
Alix Drapack
VP Project Coordination
Alexandria Marcotte
Vice President, Corporate Secretary
Lili Mance
MANAGEMENT DIVERSITY – MAY 2020
Gender Queer - 3
43%
Men - 457%
Board of Directors
We believe that diversity enriches discussions among directors, reflects the company’s relationship with stakeholders and ensures sound corporate governance. The Board is comprised of a majority of independent directors, including an independent lead director.
Chairman
John F. Burzynski
Lead Director
Patrick Anderson
Sean Roosen
Jose Vizquerra-Benavides
Keith McKay
Bernardo Alvarez Calderon
Amy Satov
Robert Wares
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Andrée St‑Germain
Cathy Singer
BOARD DIVERSITY – JULY 2020
30%
INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS – 770%
30%
MEN – 770%
The Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee seeks directors who represent different genders, ages, cultural communities, geographic areas and other characteristics of the communities where we conduct our business. We have set an objective of 40% representation of women on the Board of Directors by December 31, 2021. See our Policy Regarding the Diversity of the Board of Directors.
Committees and Mandates
The Board meets at least four times a year, supported by the following committees:
Audit Committee
Keith McKay | Chair
Bernardo Alvarez Calderon
Amy Satov
Andrée St‑Germain
Compensation Committee
Bernardo Alvarez Calderon | Chair
Keith McKay
Amy Satov
Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee
Amy Satov | Chair
Patrick Anderson
Keith McKay
Sustainable Development Committee
Jose Vizquerra-Benavides | Chair
Keith McKay
Cathy Singer
Investment Committee
Patrick Anderson | Chair
Keith McKay
Amy Satov
Please visit our Data Center for our Charters and Mandates.
Mandate for the Board of Directors
April 29, 2016
Download ViewAudit Committee Charter
November 13, 2017
Download ViewCompensation Committee Charter
November 13, 2017
Download ViewCorporate Governance & Nominating Commitment Charter
November 13, 2017
Download ViewSustainable Development Committee Charter
November 9, 2018
Download ViewMandate of the Investment Committee
September 11, 2020
Download ViewPosition Description for CEO
April 1, 2016
Download ViewBusiness Ethics and Policies
Osisko Mining and the Board of Directors approved corporate governance guidelines to help us effectively manage our affairs and perform our responsibilities to the highest legal and ethical standards.
- A Code of Business Conduct and Ethics applies to all employees, contractors, consultants, officers and directors and promotes honest, respectful, accountable and ethical conduct.
- We have a ZERO tolerance approach to the act of bribery and corruption by any employees, officers, directors, agents, consultants and contractors as set out in our Anti-bribery and Anti-corruption Policy.
- A Whistleblower Policy is in place for our employees, consultants, contractors, directors of officers to communicate concerns, confidentially and anonymously, about possible improprieties, illegal or unethical activities and ensures that measures are in place for an impartial investigation.
The Board of Directors approved several policies and provides on-going monitoring of the implementation. Please visit our Data Center to learn more.
Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy
January 1, 2020
Download ViewConfidentiality and Insider Trading Policy
November 11, 2019
Download ViewArticles of Amalgamation
January 1, 2019
Download ViewDiversity of the Board of Directors Policy
November 9, 2018
Download ViewCorporate Disclosure Policy
August 9, 2018
Download ViewBy-Law No. 1
June 29, 2018
Download ViewMajority Voting Policy
November 13, 2017
Download ViewClawback Policy – Policy on recoupment of incentive compensation
April 27, 2017
Download ViewCode of Business Conduct and Ethics
April 29, 2016
Download ViewWhistleblower Policy
April 29, 2016
Download ViewRecognition
2019: Peter Munk Award – Young Mining Professionals
Jose Vizquerra-Benavides (Director and former Executive Vice President of Strategic Development)
2018: Champion for the Nord-du-Québec region
Créateurs d’emplois du Québec award
2017: Discovery of the Year award for the Lynx deposit
Québec Mining Exploration Association
2017: Exploration Award North America
Mines and Money Americas
2016: Best North American Exploration Mining Company of the Year
Mines and Money
2016: Mining Journal’s 2016 Lifetime Achievement award
Ned Goodman (former Osisko Mining’s co-chairman)
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