George Salamis
About George Salamis
George Salamis is an experienced mining executive with over 30 years in the industry, currently serving as the Executive Chair of the Board of Directors and a director at Contact Gold Corp.
George Salamis Executive Chair of the Board of Directors
George Salamis serves as the Executive Chair of the Board of Directors, bringing over 30 years of experience in the mining and resource exploration industry. His extensive career includes significant roles in major mining companies and junior mining ventures. Salamis has been instrumental in the discovery, financing, building, management, and sale of more than five major mineral deposits globally.
Over 30 Years of Mining and Resource Exploration Experience
With a wealth of experience spanning more than three decades, George Salamis has made significant contributions to the mining and resource exploration sector. His career began at Placer Dome and Cameco Corp, two prominent mining companies, where he worked for 12 years. Since then, Salamis has transitioned into mineral exploration and junior mining, consistently driving success and innovation in the field.
George Salamis M&A Transactions over $2 Billion
Throughout his career, George Salamis has played a pivotal role in mergers and acquisitions, contributing to transactions exceeding $2 billion in value. His expertise in identifying and securing profitable ventures has made him a key figure in the mining industry. Notably, he led the sale of Integra Gold Corp. to Eldorado Gold Corporation for C$590 million.
Bachelor of Science in Geology from University of Montreal — École Polytechnique
George Salamis holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology from the University of Montreal — École Polytechnique. This educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in geological sciences, which he has leveraged throughout his career in the mining and resource exploration industry.
Leader of Integra Gold Rush Challenge and #DisruptMining Initiatives
George Salamis co-led the 2016 Integra Gold Rush Challenge and the 2017 #DisruptMining initiatives, both of which aimed to foster innovation in the mining sector. These initiatives have garnered significant attention and have established Salamis as a sought-after speaker on mining innovation.