Tony Makuch is a highly respected mining executive with more than 35 years of experience leading and building successful mining companies. He is currently President and Chief Executive Officer of Discovery, where he is focused on growing the company into a leading precious metals producer.

Mr. Makuch previously served as President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Kirkland Lake Gold, where he led one of the most remarkable growth stories in the gold sector. During his five years as CEO, Kirkland Lake Gold increased annual production from approximately 315,000 ounces to more than 1.4 million ounces and grew its market capitalization from roughly $1 billion to more than $13 billion, while delivering a more than 530 percent increase in share price. This transformation was driven by strategic acquisitions, strong operational performance, and exploration success, culminating in the company’s merger with Agnico Eagle Mines in 2022.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Makuch held senior leadership roles at Lake Shore Gold, FNX Mining, Dynatec Corporation, and Kinross Gold, where he gained extensive experience across operations, project development, and corporate leadership.

Mr. Makuch is a Professional Engineer and holds a Bachelor of Science in Applied Earth Sciences from the University of Waterloo, along with a Master of Science in Engineering and an MBA from Queen’s University. He also holds the ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors at the Rotman School of Management.