Ilias Atwani is currently working for a leading name in the mining industry. The company dominates the landscape just like the Inukshuk does. The majestic look of the Inukshuk has guided this well-known mining company on the path to sustainable resource development, with respect for people and nature, as it previously guided northern people to the resources needed to overcome the barriers of these vast territories. The company combines authenticity and modernity and for this reason, it was also chosen as the winner of the 2016 grand prize.

Ilias Atwani believes that this company is going to be a symbol of pride, accomplishment, and commitment for years to come and is one proud employee.

Ilias is a Laval University graduate who has completed his course in Mining and Mineral Engineering. He likes to spend his free time hiking and traveling. He also enjoys playing games like tennis, soccer, and more.

About Ilias Atwani

Ilias Atwani is an experienced Mining Engineer working with a senior Canadian gold mining company as a Mine Operations Coordinator (Mine Operations Dept.). He is skilled in mining oriented operational Analysis/Modeling: Surpac®, Whittle®, Talpac®; Programming: Matlab®, C/C++, VB; Management and logistics: SAP®, JD Edwards®; and CAD software like AutoCAD® (Amine & Promine), SolidWorks®, Silverscreen® (CAMP), 3DReshaper®. He is an alumnus of Laval University from where he obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Mining and Mineral Engineering in July 2012. He also attended Institut Polytechnique privé de Casablanca from Sept 2006 to Dec 2008 for his preparatory classes for engineering school. Currently, Atwani is pursuing his Executive Master of Business Administration (E-M.B.A) degree from Laval University.