Mr. Lafontaine has over 20 years of experience in exploration and mineral development in Canada. He has worked in 5 different Canadian jurisdictions in various projects targeting several different exploration targets and commodities from gold to base metals through uranium. Having worked for different companies, from mining companies to smaller junior explorers, and has held several varied roles, from field geologist to corporate development and CEO. He as also been an independent consultant, mining analyst for investment funds, and standards developer for ISO documents. Since 2020, Mr. Lafontaine has been a strategic advisor for the Government of Québec's Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests.