Who we are
The Muus Project is very prospective for gold, as well as for volcanogenic massive sulphide (“VMS”) deposits, with associated base and precious metals. A series of prominent ductile and brittle fault‐sets and splays transect the Project, including the Guercheville Deformation Zone, which is associated with numerous past and currently producing precious‐ and base‐metal mines and deposits in the District, including the recently discovered Nelligan gold deposit and Monster Lake. Blue Thunder has a strong leadership team able to advance the projects through the exploration stages, as well as having a solid track record in capital markets and financings. Working together our team has the tools for success.
Purpose
Mission
Vision
Values
Blue Thunder is guided by the following principles;
- Respect – We will operate with respect for the communities we operate in and with respect for the environment.
- Safety – We will strive to create a safe and equal opportunity working environment that will provide the highest level of care for workers, contractors and consultants.
- Teamwork – We will work collaboratively with both external and internal stakeholders to achieve a common goal.
- Transparency – We intend to operate with the highest ethical standards and business practices and our dealings with our stakeholders will be transparent and honest.
- Integrity – We will operate with the highest level of integrity. We will do what we say we will do, fulfill our commitments and deliver results to our stakeholders.
A quality team with properties in an area with an exciting future!
Meet the Team
Our Strong Management Team
Jean François Métail
Jean François Métail
- Geologist with 30 years of international experience advancing gold projects through all stages of the mining cycle, from exploration and development to production
- Former VP of Exploration and Mineral Resources Management with Detour Gold Corp.
- Former Director of Geology (Minex) & Reserves Strategy with Barrick Gold Corp.
- B.Sc. from the Université de Montréal, with a major degree in Geology, and a Citation Program in Geostatistics from the University of Alberta
Alain Lévesque
Alain Lévesque
Alain Lévesque
Mr. Lévesque has 20 years of experience in the field of financial reporting and the management of corporations including several in the mining sector. He was most recently CFO of Monarch Mining Corporation. His experience in the mining industry is diverse ranging from exploration corporations to production. Mr. Lévesque began his career as an auditor in two major accounting firms, Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton LLP and Deloitte where he worked for 10 years. He then worked as a consultant for various corporations and held the position of Chief Financial Officer for publicly traded companies. Mr. Lévesque is a CPA, CA and a member of l’Ordre des comptables professionnels agréés du Québec. He earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Université Laval in 1995.
Dorian L. (Dusty) Nicol, B.Sc. M.A.
Dorian L. (Dusty) Nicol
- Over 45 years of world-wide experience in gold exploration and mining
- Has also efficiently managed due diligence of gold projects at every stage of exploration, development, and production for investment funds and corporate acquisitions
- Has held senior corporate positions on several publicly listed companies (TSX, TSX-V, ASX, AIM, and ASE), having served as a CEO / President, VP-Exploration, Technical Director, and Independent Director.
Accomplished Board of Directors
Dorian L. (Dusty) Nicol, B.Sc. M.A.
Dorian L. (Dusty) Nicol
- Over 45 years of world-wide experience in gold exploration and mining
- Has also efficiently managed due diligence of gold projects at every stage of exploration, development, and production for investment funds and corporate acquisitions
- Has held senior corporate positions on several publicly listed companies (TSX, TSX-V, ASX, AIM, and ASE), having served as a CEO / President, VP-Exploration, Technical Director, and Independent Director.
Advisors
Stephen Kibsey
Stephen Kibsey
Stephen, who was born in Sept-Iles, Québec, has over thirty years of experience as an investment professional and currently does ESG coaching and mentoring for various organizations. He worked for 21 years at one of Canada’s largest investment institutions (CDPQ) as analyst, portfolio manager, business unit risk manager, and more recently as a vice-president in the Investment Stewardship group. He also held the position of vice-president of Canadian equities during his ten years at one of Canada’s largest corporate pension funds (BIMCOR). Stephen has for many years been at the forefront of responsible investment through his involvement with the creation of the Sustainable Investment Professional Certificate and the Sustainability Ecosystem at Concordia University. He lectured at the Goodman Institute on risk management in investment portfolio construction and Sustainability Finance and Accounting at McGill University and Queen’s University. Stephen was a member of the Mining Association of Canada-Community of Interest Panel which gave feedback on the Toward Sustainable Mining protocols for 9 years and was one of the founding members of the Finance and Sustainability Initiative in Montreal. He sat on the Investment Committee and Risk Sub-committee of the McConnell Foundation in Montreal for 6 years. Stephen holds a Bachelor of Science in Physiology, a Bachelor of Engineering in Mining, a MBA, a SIPC, and was a CFA from 1991 to 2019. He has been recognized as a Brendan-Wood Top Gun portfolio manager from 2008-2010.
Michael Jalonen
Michael Jalonen
Michael, born in Rouyn-Noranda, Québec, had an over 30-year career as a respected mine analyst, specializing in precious metals, with Bank of America Securities and was regularly ranked as a leading mining analyst in North America. He travelled throughout the world, visiting and reporting on over 100 gold, silver, and copper mining and development projects. He holds a BSc (Honors) in geology from the University of Windsor, an MBA from the De Groote School of Business, and is a designated CFA. While at Bank of America, Michael implemented investment recommendations, provided coverage, analyzed, and researched 20 companies in the North American senior, mid-tier, and intermediate precious metal producer group as well as 5 senior precious metal royalty and streaming companies. He created detailed operating and financial models on a mine by mine basis with long-term forecasts for companies under coverage, which led to valuation analyses to estimate company and asset values. He regularly published multiple industry thematic reports including five annual sector primers (including a royalty and streaming industry primer) and quarterly reports on merger and acquisition activity in the global gold sector.
Jean-Patrick Lariviere
Jean-Patrick Lariviere
Mr. Lariviere has more than 20 years in banking, investment banking and corporate finance. Jean-Patrick has led a successful career as an investment banker and was managing partner of the Canadian operations of Oaklins investment bank, which focused on mid-market corporate finance mergers and acquisitions services. He has directly managed and oversaw hundreds of transactions involving capital raise, divestitures, fundraising, and various strategic corporate finance assignments for his clients. Prior to his work with Oaklins, JP was a banker with UBS and Landsbankinn where he oversaw Canadian operations for various structured products. He is currently president of Sekurcorp a private equity fund focussed on acquiring and managing defensive security services and equipment companies.