Travis Desormeaux
Travis Desormeaux is a seasoned sustainability executive with over 18 years of experience leading ESG strategy, permitting, Indigenous relations, and government affairs across Canada’s most complex mining operations. Recognized for his ability to build durable partnerships and secure regulatory approvals, he specializes in aligning environmental performance with community expectations and long-term business objectives.
Most recently, as Director of Regulatory and Public Affairs at Centerra Gold, Mr. Desormeaux directed the regulatory strategy for the Mt. Milligan 2035 Life of Mine approvals, achieving a seven-year extension in just ten months—one of the fastest combined Environmental Assessment and permitting timelines achieved in British Columbia. Previously, as Manager of Permitting and Environmental Responsibility for Artemis Gold, he led the process that secured federal and provincial approvals required for the Blackwater Project, enabling the first major greenfield gold mine permitted in B.C. in over a decade.
Throughout his career, Mr. Desormeaux has held leadership roles at several major operations, including significant contributions to the construction and development of Detour Gold, Canada’s largest gold mine. His technical expertise in reclamation was recognized with the 2021 BC Technical Research Committee Reclamation (TCRC) Jade Award. He has also influenced broader industry policy, having served as the Chair of the Ontario Mining Association’s Environment Committee in 2018. Mr. Desormeaux holds an Honours Bachelor of Environmental Studies & Geography and an Environmental Management Certificate from Lakehead University.
