René Branchaud

Corporate Secretary and Independent Director of Cerro de Pasco Resources Inc., and a member of its Governance Committee. (LL.B) A partner at the law firm Lavery, de Billy LLP in Montréal with extensive expertise in corporate and securities law focused on mining and natural resources governance, advising national and international mining companies on mergers and acquisitions, financings, joint ventures and corporate structuring. Honoured by Chambers Global as a leading lawyer in Mining Law and Energy & Natural Resources, and named "Lawyer of the Year" in Mining Law by Best Lawyers Canada in 2018. Also holds positions as Secretary or Director for numerous mining companies including Dynacor Group, Midland Exploration, Morocco Strategic Minerals and Abcourt Mines.