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Oct 22

Mentor Spotlight: Réal Lemoine, Co-Founder of RJLL Drilling

  • October 22, 2025
  • Ashley Leduc
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The CDDA is proud to feature Réal Lemoine, Co-Founder of RJLL Drilling, in this edition of our Mentor Spotlight series.

Originally from Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Réal Lemoine is a passionate leader in the drilling industry, active in the field since the age of 16. With exceptional hands-on experience, he rose through the ranks to become Director of Operations before co-founding RJLL Drilling in 2014 with his partner Jérôme Lefebvre. Since then, three additional partners, Marc‑André Larouche, David Bradley and Nico Brière, have joined the team, strengthening a solid and visionary leadership group.

Since its first drilling project in 2017, RJLL Drilling has experienced remarkable growth, expanding from a single drill rig to a fleet of 45, notably through the strategic acquisition of Forage Nordik in 2024. Among its key achievements, the company successfully completed a helicopter-supported drilling contract in Finland in 2019, showcasing its ability to operate in complex and international environments.

Réal is driven by a deep passion for the outdoors, travel, and exploration. He places great importance on human connection, the health and safety of his teams, and the quality of service delivered to clients. A visionary and determined leader, he aims to continue expanding the company internationally while maintaining high standards that help clients achieve their goals with confidence.

RJLL Drilling has also developed sustainable partnerships with Indigenous communities, promoting training, employment, and the development of the local workforce. Through comprehensive training programs, the company shares its expertise in diamond drilling, actively contributing to the economic development of First Nations.

Réal Lemoine is a passionate builder whose human and visionary leadership has propelled RJLL Drilling to excellence. Through his commitment to safety, quality, and community development, he continues to elevate the company while staying true to his core values.

To learn more about RJLL visit their website at https://rjll.ca/en/.

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Le CDDA est fière de présenter Réal Lemoine, cofondateur de RJLL Drilling, dans cette édition de notre série Mentor Spotlight. 

Originaire de l’Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Réal est un leader passionné du secteur du forage, actif dans l’industrie depuis l’âge de 16 ans. Fort d’une expérience terrain exceptionnelle, il a gravi les échelons pour devenir directeur des opérations, avant de co-fonder Forage RJLL en 2014 avec son partenaire Jérôme Lefebvre. L’entreprise a depuis accueilli trois autres associés, Marc-André Larouche, David Bradley et Nico Brière, consolidant une équipe solide et visionnaire.

Depuis son premier forage en 2017, Forage RJLL a connu une croissance remarquable, passant d’une seule foreuse à un parc de 45, notamment grâce à l’acquisition stratégique de Forage Nordik en 2024. Parmi ses réalisations marquantes, l’entreprise a mené un contrat de forage héliporté en Finlande en 2019, démontrant sa capacité à opérer dans des environnements complexes et internationaux.

Réal est animé par une profonde passion pour le plein air, les voyages et les découvertes. Il accorde une importance primordiale au contact humain, à la santé et à la sécurité de ses équipes, et à la qualité du service offert aux clients. Visionnaire et déterminé, il aspire à poursuivre l’expansion de l’entreprise à l’international, tout en maintenant des standards élevés qui permettent aux clients d’atteindre leurs objectifs en toute confiance.

Forage RJLL a également développé des partenariats durables avec des communautés autochtones, favorisant la formation, l’emploi et le développement de la main-d’œuvre locale. Grâce à des programmes de formation complets, l’entreprise transmet son expertise dans le domaine du forage aux diamants, contribuant ainsi au développement économique des Premières Nations.

Réal Lemoine est un bâtisseur passionné dont le leadership humain et visionnaire a propulsé Forage RJLL vers l’excellence. Grâce à son engagement envers la sécurité, la qualité et le développement des communautés, il continue de faire rayonner l’entreprise tout en restant fidèle à ses valeurs profondes.

En savoir plus https://rjll.ca/

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Ashley is responsible for implementing CDDA’s marketing and advertising campaigns; preparing reports while also assisting with planning conventions, meetings and tradeshows.

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