François Gagné

Orica is engaged in the manufacture and distribution of commercial blasting systems, including technical services and solutions, mining and tunneling support systems to the mining and infrastructure markets, and various chemical products and services. The Company's segments include Australia/Pacific and Indonesia; North America; Latin America; Europe, Africa and Asia; Minova, and Global Support. Its Australia/Pacific and Indonesia, North America, Latin America, and Europe, Africa and Asia segments are engaged in manufacture and supply of commercial explosives and blasting systems to the mining and infrastructure markets, and supply of mining chemicals for gold extraction. Its Minova segment is engaged in manufacture and supply of specialty bolts, accessories and chemicals for stabilization and ventilation systems in underground mining and civil tunneling works. Its Global Support segment is engaged in operation of the Botany groundwater treatment plant and non-operating assets.