Knowledge, Delivery and Respect

President and founder of Soutex, Mr. Bourassa has over 30 years’ experience in the design, development and optimization of mineral and metallurgical processes, notably in the processing of iron, nickel and magnesium ores.

Mr. Bourassa’s experience as Senior Metallurgist and Project Manager covers all the Engineering phases. He also possesses expertise in the design and implementation of advanced control for diverse process types and has participated in numerous audits and process optimization mandates.

Drawing from his experience and relying on his leadership and strategic thinking, Mr. Bourassa founded Soutex in order to provide the industry with a unique expertise, combining process development and plant operations. Built according to his own vision, Mr. Bourassa is now at the head of a company recognized for the quality of its personnel, its work ethic and professionalism.

Michel Bourassa obtained a Degree in Mining Engineering from Université Laval, he also has a Masters in Ore Processing from the same institution.

Daniel Roy joined Soutex in 2005. He has 25 years’ experience, firstly working in a plant and then in the consulting business as an Engineer and Project Manager.

His experience in base metal concentrators, foundries and construction covers personnel and project management, problem solving and quality improvement. His role as Process Leader and Senior Metallurgist for numerous studies from a design level to detailed Engineering has greatly helped Soutex’ development.

He is recognized for his technical knowledge, his professional discipline and his excellent capacities in the design and start-up of concentrators.

Daniel Roy obtained a Degree in Metallurgy and Materials Engineering from Université Laval.

Pierre Roy has 25 years’ experience in the mineral processing industry both in Quebec and abroad. He has become a vital reference in Engineering projects since he joined Soutex in 2005.

During a large part of his career Mr. Roy worked in gold operations where he held the position of Metallurgist and Environmental Management Coordinator. His experience now covers process development and process Engineering at different stages of Engineering studies. He is recognized as a mineral processing specialist through his capacity to quickly identify technical problems. He is known in the industry and brings an added value to nearly all projects carried out by Soutex.

M. Roy obtained a Degree and Masters in Mining Engineering from Université Laval.

Mr. Fortier has more than 15 years of experience in various fields of mineral processing and metallurgy such as iron, gold and base metals.

His experience has enabled him to lead many projects in industry and in the consultation area both as a project leader and metallurgist. He has a solid expertise in process development, engineering studies (conceptual to detailed engineering), and plant start-up and optimization.

His ease in sharing his expertise has enabled him to participate in many projects consisting in the production of controlled documents and in the training and coaching of operation personnel. He is especially appreciated for his organizational skills, his scientific rigour and his analytical and teamwork skills.

Ms. Lacerda is a Candidate to the Engineering Profession and has over three (3) years of experience in iron ore processing at Bloom Lake. She holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of Rio de Janeiro and a master’s degree in metallurgical and Materials Engineering from the Federal University of Fluminense as well as a Doctorate in chemistry frot the Military Institute of Engineering (Brazil). She also obtained a DESS in chemical engineering from Polytechnique Montréal. Ms Lacerda has been able to develop her communication and listening skills during her experiences as a teacher and during work experiences in different countries such as Brazil, Canada and France.