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Michael Dufresne
Corporate Officer/Principal at
GRIZZLY DISCOVERIES INC.
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Michael B. Dufresne was the founder of Aston Bay Holdings Ltd., founded in 2015, where the title held was Non-Executive Director from 2015 to 2024.
Mr. Dufresne is the founder of APEX Geoscience Ltd., founded in 1993, holding the title of President since 1993.
Current jobs include Chief Geology Officer at Grizzly Discoveries, Inc.; Member at The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy & Petroleum; Professional Geologist at the Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists of AB since 1989; Member at the Geological Association of Canada since 1989; Member at the Association of Applied Geochemists; Lead Geologist at Super Copper Corp.; Member at the Association of Exploration Geochemists; and Geologist at Aston Bay Holdings Ltd. Former jobs include Independent Director at Benchmark Metals, Inc. from 2016 to 2022; Independent Director at Montego Resources, Inc. from 2016 to 2018; Independent Director at Torr Metals, Inc. from 2018 to 2021; Director at Aston Bay Holdings Ltd.; and Director at Metalero Mining Corp.
Education includes a graduate degree from the University of Alberta conferred in 1987 and an undergraduate degree from The University of North Carolina at Wilmington conferred in 1983.
Michael Dufresne active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| GRIZZLY DISCOVERIES INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| ASTON BAY HOLDINGS LTD | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Association of Exploration Geochemists | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Apex Geoscience Ltd.
 Apex Geoscience Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides geological consulting services | Founder | 31/12/1992 |
Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists of AB
 Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists of AB Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates an association for practices of engineering and geoscience | Corporate Officer/Principal | 31/12/1988 |
Association of Applied Geochemists
 Association of Applied Geochemists Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Association of Applied Geochemists is an international professional organization dedicated to advancing applied geochemistry, particularly in mineral exploration, environmental studies, and geochemical analysis. The non-profit company is based in Nepean, Canada. It serves members from industry, academia, and government, offering access to journals, newsletters, symposia, workshops, field trips, grants, and educational resources. The association promotes ethical professional conduct and recognizes contributions to exploration geochemistry through awards and honorary fellow designations. It also provides resources such as geochemical reports, atlases, bibliographies, job listings, and guidelines for geochemical reporting, and participates in collaborative projects to foster innovation in environmentally friendly geochemical exploration techniques. The Canadian company was founded by John Alexander Hansuld. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Geological Association of Canada
 Geological Association of Canada The Geological Association of Canada is a company based in St. John's, Canada. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 31/12/1988 |
The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy & Petroleum
 The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy & Petroleum Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non-for-profit technical society of professionals in the Canadian minerals, metals and materials market | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Former positions of Michael Dufresne
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| ASTON BAY HOLDINGS LTD | Founder | 24/01/2024 |
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| Private companies | 14 |
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Grizzly Discoveries, Inc.
 Grizzly Discoveries, Inc. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Operates as a mineral exploration company for gold and base metal deposits | Non-Energy Minerals |
Aston Bay Holdings Ltd.
 Aston Bay Holdings Ltd. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Mines for copper, zinc and other minerals | Non-Energy Minerals |
Benchmark Metals, Inc.
 Benchmark Metals, Inc. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in exploration of mineral, gold and silver properties | Non-Energy Minerals |
University of Alberta
 University of Alberta Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The University of North Carolina at Wilmington
 The University of North Carolina at Wilmington Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy & Petroleum
The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy & Petroleum Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non-for-profit technical society of professionals in the Canadian minerals, metals and materials market | Commercial Services |
Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists of AB
Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists of AB Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates an association for practices of engineering and geoscience | Commercial Services |
Geological Association of Canada
Geological Association of Canada The Geological Association of Canada is a company based in St. John's, Canada. | |
Association of Applied Geochemists
Association of Applied Geochemists Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Association of Applied Geochemists is an international professional organization dedicated to advancing applied geochemistry, particularly in mineral exploration, environmental studies, and geochemical analysis. The non-profit company is based in Nepean, Canada. It serves members from industry, academia, and government, offering access to journals, newsletters, symposia, workshops, field trips, grants, and educational resources. The association promotes ethical professional conduct and recognizes contributions to exploration geochemistry through awards and honorary fellow designations. It also provides resources such as geochemical reports, atlases, bibliographies, job listings, and guidelines for geochemical reporting, and participates in collaborative projects to foster innovation in environmentally friendly geochemical exploration techniques. The Canadian company was founded by John Alexander Hansuld. | Commercial Services |
Apex Geoscience Ltd.
Apex Geoscience Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides geological consulting services | Commercial Services |
Montego Resources, Inc.
 Montego Resources, Inc. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in the business of exploration of mineral properties | Non-Energy Minerals |
Association of Exploration Geochemists | |
Metalero Mining Corp.
 Metalero Mining Corp. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in exploration and development of mineral resources | Non-Energy Minerals |
Torr Metals, Inc.
 Torr Metals, Inc. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Owns and operates copper-gold porphyry & orogenic gold projects | Non-Energy Minerals |
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