Caroline Olsen

Caroline Olsen has more than 30 years of applied research experience in mineral processing. She holds both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in chemistry from the Université de Sherbrooke, with a specialization in gold behaviour. Over the course of her career, she has helped improve the performance of numerous processing plants and has developed strong expertise in partnership development, and the supervision and financing of sustainable projects.

She boasts extensive knowledge of critical and strategic minerals, as well as precious and base metals. Her commitment to innovation has given her cross-disciplinary expertise in metal markets and the circular economy.

Caroline is an active member of several professional committees and networks, including the Critical Minerals Scientific Network, CIM Québec, PRIMA Québec, EcotoQ, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, and the international ISO TC345 and ISO TC333 committees. Since joining SGS in 2022 as Director of R&D – North America, she has focused on organic growth through innovation and strategic partnerships.