Ebe Scherkus

Ebe Scherkus is a mining professional with 48 years of experience. Mr. Scherkus spent 27 years with Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (AEM) starting as Project Manager at the LaRonde Project in Abitibi, Quebéc culminating in its discovery, construction, and the foundation of AEM. He progressed to Mine Manager of the LaRonde Mine, and finally President and Chief Operating Officer of AEM. In this role, he was instrumental in the development of the Kittila Mine, Lapa Mine, Goldex Mine, Meadowbank Mine, and Pinot Altos Mine. Agnico Eagle transitioned from a single producing mine to an international multi mine gold producer. Mr. Scherkus formerly served as the President of the Quebec Mining Association, Director of Richmont Mines Limited, Executive Chairman of Premier Gold Mines Limited, and Chairman of Stornoway Diamond Corporation Limited. He was inducted into the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame in 2020.