Mr. Burzynski is a Director and Chairman of the Board of O3 Mining Inc. He currently serves as Executive Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Osisko Mining Inc. Mr. Burzynski holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in geology from Mount Allison University, and a Master of Science in exploration and mineral economics (MINEX) degree from Queen’s University. He is a registered P.Geo. in the province of Québec, and has over 30 years of experience as a professional geologist on international mining and development projects. Mr. Burzynski was one of the three original founders of Osisko Exploration/Osisko Mining Corp., and up until 2014 was the Vice President, of Business Development.
Formerly, John has been Senior Vice President, New Business Development of Osisko Gold Royalties from June 2014 to August 2016, and has served on a number of public company boards including Osisko Gold Royalties, Osisko Metals Incorporated, and Major Drilling Group International Inc. Among other awards, Mr. Burzynski was a co-winner together with Sean Roosen and Robert Wares of the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada “Prospector of the Year Award” for 2007 and the Northern Miner’s “Mining Men of the Year” for 2009. John currently also serves as a director with Osisko Development and Osisko Green Acquisition Limited.
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