Growing up, I’ve always loved the outdoors. In high school, I had a teacher, a former geologist, who kept recounting stories of flying into remote regions, camping in the bush, and exploring wild terrain. That did it for me. What I love about geology is that it’s not a perfect science. It forces you to think creatively, question what you’re seeing, and constantly adapt.
I started my career in Northern Quebec and gradually made my way west, eventually settling in British Columbia, partly for fewer mosquitoes. One of the highlights was working near Stewart, where I helped restart work at the Red Mountain project, a site in a high alpine setting nestled between the Bromley Glacier and the Cambria Icefield. Operating there nearly year-round, including through winter, meant managing a significant amount of logistical detail, dealing with harsh weather and, at times, questioning your sanity. That’s where I thrive: solving problems, building teams, and showing that with the right approach, even the most challenging environments can be worked effectively.
At the core of it, I believe mineral exploration matters because it underpins so much of modern life. Everything from electronics to infrastructure depends on the resources we find. Today, there’s a clear shift toward doing things responsibly, working with communities, protecting the environment, and finding more sustainable ways forward. To skeptics, I’d say the industry has evolved. The people doing this work live here too, and we care about protecting the land.