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Mike Sylvestre
Director/Board Member at
VISTA GOLD CORP.
Net worth: 14 679 $ as of 2026-08-30
Profile
Michel J.
G.
Sylvestre is an Independent Non-Executive Director at Hochschild Mining Plc since 2022 and an Independent Director at Vista Gold Corp.
since 2024.
Memberships include Professional Engineers Ontario and The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy & Petroleum.
Former roles include Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer at Castle Resources, Inc. from 2012 to 2014; Chief Executive Officer at Vale Nouvelle-Caledonie SAS from 2008 to 2009; Director at Claude Resources, Inc. in 2015; Independent Director at James Bay Resources Ltd. from 2012 to 2014; Director at James Bay Energy Nigeria Ltd.; Independent Director at Nickel Creek Platinum Corp.
from 2012 to 2024; Senior Vice President-Operations at Kinross Gold Corp.
in 2022; Chief Operating Officer at Linear Gold Corp.
from 2009 to 2010; Vice President-Operations at PT Inco from 2002 to 2006; Vice President-Operations at PT Vale Indonesia Tbk; President-Manitoba Operations at Vale Ltd. (Canada); and Chief Operating Officer at Centerra Gold, Inc. in 2026.
Education includes undergraduate studies at Rotman School of Management, graduate degree from McGill University in 1999, and undergraduate degree from Queen's University in 1981.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-30 | 1,620 ( 0% ) | 14 679 $ | 2026-08-30 | |
VISTA GOLD CORP. -.--% | 2026-03-12 | 0 ( -.--% ) | - $ | 2026-08-30 |
CENTERRA GOLD INC. -.--% | 2026-06-03 | 0 ( -.--% ) | - $ | 2026-08-30 |
Mike Sylvestre active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| HOCHSCHILD MINING PLC | Director/Board Member | 2022-05-25 |
| VISTA GOLD CORP. | Director/Board Member | 2024-02-12 |
The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy & Petroleum
 The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy & Petroleum Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non-for-profit technical society of professionals in the Canadian minerals, metals and materials market | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2011-09-18 |
Professional Engineers Ontario
 Professional Engineers Ontario Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides professional engineering services | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2011-09-18 |
Former positions of Mike Sylvestre
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| CENTERRA GOLD INC. | Chief Operating Officer | 2026-08-16 |
| NICKEL CREEK PLATINUM CORP. | Director/Board Member | 2024-06-24 |
| KINROSS GOLD CORPORATION | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2022-11-30 |
| CLAUDE RESOURCES INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2014-11-12 |
James Bay Energy Nigeria Ltd.
 James Bay Energy Nigeria Ltd. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Provides energy field | Director/Board Member | 2014-12-03 |
Training of Mike Sylvestre
Experiences
Positions held
Active
Inactive
Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
83
1st degree connections
19
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 19 |
|---|---|
Kinross Gold Corp.
 Kinross Gold Corp. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in gold mining and explorations | Non-Energy Minerals |
Vista Gold Corp.
 Vista Gold Corp. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Explores and mines for gold | Non-Energy Minerals |
Claude Resources, Inc.
 Claude Resources, Inc. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Operates as a gold mining company | Non-Energy Minerals |
Linear Gold Corp.
 Linear Gold Corp. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Mines for gold | Non-Energy Minerals |
Centerra Gold, Inc.
 Centerra Gold, Inc. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Explores and develops gold properties | Non-Energy Minerals |
Castle Resources, Inc.
 Castle Resources, Inc. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in mining of natural resources | Non-Energy Minerals |
Hochschild Mining Plc
 Hochschild Mining Plc Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in the exploration, mining, processing and sale of silver & gold deposits | Non-Energy Minerals |
James Bay Resources Ltd.
 James Bay Resources Ltd. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in the acquisition and exploration of base and precious metal mineral properties | Non-Energy Minerals |
Rotman School of Management
 Rotman School of Management Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
PT Vale Indonesia Tbk
 PT Vale Indonesia Tbk Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in mining and processing of nickel | Non-Energy Minerals |
McGill University
 McGill University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Queen's University
 Queen's University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Professional Engineers Ontario
Professional Engineers Ontario Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides professional engineering services | Industrial Services |
The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy & Petroleum
The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy & Petroleum Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non-for-profit technical society of professionals in the Canadian minerals, metals and materials market | Commercial Services |
Nickel Creek Platinum Corp.
 Nickel Creek Platinum Corp. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in exploration and development of platinum, nickel & copper | Non-Energy Minerals |
Vale Ltd. (Canada)
 Vale Ltd. (Canada) Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in production, refinement and distribution of nickel and copper | Non-Energy Minerals |
Vale Nouvelle-Caledonie SAS
 Vale Nouvelle-Caledonie SAS Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in the mining, processing and marketing of nickel | Non-Energy Minerals |
James Bay Energy Nigeria Ltd.
James Bay Energy Nigeria Ltd. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Provides energy field | Utilities |
PT Inco |
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