Fr��d��ric Tomesco

Frédéric Tomesco is The Northern Miner's senior mining correspondent, specializing in North American resource extraction and commodity markets. His reporting focuses on:

Key Coverage Areas

  • Mining Finance: Tracks innovative project funding models and M&A activity
  • Critical Minerals: Analyzes lithium, copper, and rare earths market dynamics
  • Geopolitical Impacts: Examines trade policies affecting resource exports

Pitching Preferences

  • Prefers data-driven stories with verifiable production metrics
  • Seeks exclusive access to technical reports or feasibility studies
  • Prioritizes Canadian projects with global supply chain implications
"The most compelling pitches demonstrate clear understanding of mineral economics and regulatory frameworks."

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Bio

Career Trajectory: From Financial Reporting to Mining Expertise

Frédéric Tomesco has carved a niche as a leading voice in mining and natural resources journalism over his 15-year career. Starting as a general business reporter at the Montreal Gazette, he shifted focus to commodities markets during the 2010s lithium boom. His transition to The Northern Miner in 2022 marked a strategic move into specialized mining sector coverage, where he now analyzes:

  • Global metal pricing trends
  • Mining project financing
  • Geopolitical impacts on resource extraction

Defining Works: Three Pillars of Reporting

Osisko Metals' Gaspé copper assays beat outlook

This April 2025 investigation revealed how Osisko Metals' drilling results exceeded geological projections at their Quebec site. Tomesco combined:

  • Exclusive interviews with company executives
  • Technical analysis of core sample data
  • Historical comparisons to similar Canadian mining projects
"The 2.8% copper equivalent grades across all five drill holes suggest this could become Canada's first new major copper mine in a generation."

OPEC-style lithium cartel now unlikely, analyst says

Tomesco's March 2025 geopolitical analysis dissected why South American lithium producers failed to form a price consortium. Key elements included:

  • On-the-ground reporting from Chilean salt flats
  • Expert testimony from six government officials
  • Comparative analysis of OPEC's oil vs lithium market dynamics

Beat Analysis & Pitching Guidance

Focus on Canadian Mining Innovation

Tomesco prioritizes stories demonstrating technological advancements in Canadian mining operations. His recent coverage of AI-powered ore sorting at Agnico Eagle's Nunavut site exemplifies this interest. Pitches should highlight quantifiable efficiency gains or environmental benefits.

Global Supply Chain Impacts

With 63% of his 2024 articles addressing supply chain issues, successful pitches connect local mining projects to international markets. Example: His 2023 series on Quebec nickel's role in EV battery production.

Financial Engineering in Mining

Tomesco frequently examines novel financing models, having covered 14 royalty streaming deals since 2023. Pitches about alternative funding mechanisms for junior miners receive particular attention.

Awards & Recognition

  • 2024 Canadian Mining Journalist of the Year - Recognized for investigative series on mine reclamation bonding
  • 2023 Digger Award for Trade Reporting - Honored for analysis of critical minerals policy impacts

Top Articles

Osisko Metals' Gaspé copper assays beat outlook

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