ENTREPRENEUR OF YEAR: Osisko’s Sean Roosen wins E&Y award for Quebec

MONTREAL - Sean Roosen, president and CEO of Osisko Mining is this year's "Quebec Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year"®. He is also among the five individuals nominated for the national award; it will be announced in Toronto on Nov. 23, 2011.

The Quebec Entrepreneur of the Year Award is given annually to an entrepreneur who has distinguished himself by his achievements, not only in terms of business success, but also in terms of socio-economic development within the community. "I am extremely proud to receive one of Canada's most prestigious awards", noted Sean Roosen. "I humbly accept this award on behalf of the entire Osisko team - now counting over 700 employees - who are the ones truly responsible for the success of the company."

Osisko's Canadian Malartic gold mine in Quebec is described fully in the June/July issue of CMJ available on our website at www.CanadianMiningJournal.com.