Appointee Biographies

FRANCOIS DEMERS

Francois Demers is an accomplished mining executive with over 25 years of experience in the industry. He currently acts as the Director of Ontario Mines at Vale Base Metals, overseeing operations across six mines and various pits and quarries. Frank, as he is known, has a proven track record of enhancing safety, increasing production, and driving cultural change. Previously, he held senior roles at Wallbridge Mining Company Limited and KGHM International, where he led significant projects and strategic initiatives. Frank holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mining from Laurentian University. He is also actively involved in industry associations and community activities, and he was Chair of the Board of the Ontario Mining Association (OMA) for the past three years.