Osisko Development Corp. (NYSE: ODV, TSXV: ODV) has announced the appointment of Scott Smith as Vice President, Exploration effective November 1.
Smith joins Osisko from Prime Mining Corp. where he most recently served as Executive Vice President, Exploration until its acquisition by Torex Gold Resources in October 2025.
Smith is a registered Professional Geologist with over 30 years of experience in mine production, exploration, and advanced-stage mining projects across Canada, Mexico, Peru, Chile, and the United States. He has spent more than 18 years in senior management roles, leading geological teams in both mine production and exploration throughout North and South America, spanning operating mines, brownfields, and greenfield projects.
Most recently, he served as EVY, Exploration at Prime Mining where he led resource extension and exploration strategies for the Los Reyes Project in Mexico, delivering significant resource growth and contributing to the company's successful sale to Torex Gold Resources Inc.
Previously, Smith was Chief Geologist at Gibraltar Mines from 2015-2021, a major copper-molybdenum operation in central British Columbia, Canada.
Earlier in his career, he managed exploration teams for Teck Resources Limited in Chile and Argentina and led district geology teams with Newmont Corporation at Minera Yanacocha in Peru. He also spent 5 years in operational roles with Compañía Minera Antamina in Peru, contributing to the mine's startup and operational geology. Mr. Smith holds a B.Sc. in Geology from the University of Alberta and is a registered Professional Geologist (P.Geo.) with APEGA in Canada.
"We are delighted to bolster our exploration team with Scott's appointment,” Osisko president Chris Lodder said in a news release.
“He brings over 30 years of extensive experience in the mining sector having worked on projects across the development spectrum, and adds a complementary skill set to advance the vast exploration potential of the Cariboo Gold Project and our other properties," Lodder said.