Martin Dionne
About Martin Dionne
Martin Dionne serves as the Global Director of Iron Ore & Specialty Materials at Hatch, where he has worked since 2017. He holds a Ph.D. in Metallurgical/Material Engineering and has extensive experience in the mining and metallurgy sectors, including prior roles at Rio Tinto.
Work at Hatch
Martin Dionne has held multiple roles at Hatch since 2013. He currently serves as the Global Director of Iron Ore & Specialty Materials, a position he has held since 2021. Prior to this role, he was the Director of Iron Ore and Metal Powders for the Americas, Europe-Russia, and French Africa. His tenure at Hatch also includes serving as a Senior Metallurgist and Project-Study Manager from 2009 to 2013, as well as Site Office Manager from 2017 to 2021. His work has focused on various aspects of metallurgical engineering and project management.
Education and Expertise
Martin Dionne holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Metallurgical/Material Engineering from École Polytechnique de Montréal, which he completed from 1996 to 1999. He also earned a Master of Applied Sciences (M.Sc.A) in Refractory and High Temperature Ceramic Materials from the same institution from 1993 to 1995. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Materials and Metallurgical Engineering from 1989 to 1993. His expertise includes the fabrication and characterization of carbon anodes and cathodes.
Background
Before joining Hatch, Martin Dionne worked at Rio Tinto in various roles between 1996 and 2007. His positions included Senior R&D Scientist-Pyrometallurgy, Senior R&D Metallurgist, and Chief Furnace Development Group. He contributed to research and development efforts at Rio Tinto Alcan's Arvida Research Centre. His early education includes a DEC in Applied Sciences from CEGEP Sorel-Tracy, completed from 1987 to 1989.
Achievements
Martin Dionne has contributed to significant technological advancements in his field, including the development of a new drained cathode cell technology, for which he holds two patents and seven invention memorandums. He has also participated as a technical independent expert and reviewer in process and due diligence reviews for various mining and mineral processing facilities. His management experience includes overseeing EPCM projects for Ilmenite smelting furnace rebuilds and providing hot commissioning support.