Lynda Bloom

Lynda Bloom holds an M.Sc. in Geological Sciences from Queen’s University and has 50 years of experience in exploration geochemistry. Recognized internationally as an expert in assay methods, she has travelled extensively worldwide to review and evaluate sampling practices, analytical procedures, and assay quality control. Lynda has held numerous executive positions with publicly traded mining companies and adds the understanding of corporate objectives to her consulting practice. She has contributed extensively to the advancement of the mining industry through volunteer service, technical committees, mentoring, and leadership. Her work with the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) includes nine years as a director, contributions to the technical program for the PDAC annual convention, and helping develop the Student-Industry Mineral Exploration Workshop program. She served on several influential advisory bodies, including the Ministry of Natural Resources–CANMET Advisory Committee, the Canadian Securities Administrators Mining Technical Advisory and Monitoring Committee, and the Canadian Mining Innovation Council’s Footprints Project Advisory Board. Lynda’s industry contributions have been recognized with several honours, including the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2013 for her volunteer service and the PDAC Distinguished Service Award in 2020.