OR Royalties Adds Mining Veteran Patrick Godin, Ex-New Gold CEO
OR Royalties appointed Patrick Godin as an independent director, leveraging his 35+ years in mining and leadership as President and CEO of New Gold until its US$7.0 billion acquisition by Coeur Mining in November 2025. Godin’s operational oversight at Brucejack and Renard mines strengthens OR’s technical evaluation capabilities.
1. Appointment Details
On March 23, 2026, OR Royalties named Patrick Godin to its board as an independent director. This marks the addition of a seasoned executive to oversee the company's disciplined growth and investment evaluations.
2. Godin’s Leadership Background
Godin brings over 35 years of corporate, technical and operational experience, including serving as President and CEO of New Gold until its US$7.0 billion acquisition by Coeur Mining in November 2025. He also led operations at Pretivm’s Brucejack Mine and oversaw construction and operations at Stornoway’s Renard Diamond Mine.
3. Strategic Implications
Godin’s deep mining operations expertise is expected to enhance OR Royalties’ technical oversight as it assesses new royalty and streaming opportunities across Canada, the U.S. and Australia, supporting the company’s disciplined growth strategy.