Pierre Vaillancourt

Research Analyst at Haywood Securities

Pierre Vaillancourt is Vice President & Senior Mining Analyst at Haywood Securities, specializing in mining sector research with a primary focus on precious and base metals companies. He has provided research coverage for firms including Troilus Gold, Abitibi Metals, Amex Exploration, Arizona Sonoran Copper, Artemis Gold, Red Pine Exploration, and Fireweed Metals, and is known for delivering actionable recommendations such as a 'BUY' rating and a 131% return target on Troilus Gold. With over 20 years of industry experience, Vaillancourt began his career as a geologist with Noranda and the Geological Survey of Canada, later holding senior analyst roles at Laurentian Bank, Macquarie Capital Markets, Orion Securities, Deutsche Bank, and HSBC before joining Haywood Securities. He holds an M.B.A. from Columbia University, an M.Sc. in Geology from the University of Western Ontario, a B.A. from Amherst College, and significant private equity experience, further establishing his credentials in mining finance and analysis.