Justin Milliard PhD Geology

Vice President, Exploration

Justin Milliard is an economic geologist with more than 20 years of exploration and production experience across North and South America, with a strong focus on Carlin-type, low-sulfidation epithermal, and structurally controlled gold systems in Nevada. He holds a Ph.D. in Economic Geology from the University of Nevada, Reno, where his research examined tectonic and structural controls on hydrothermal fluid pathways and the formation of Carlin-type and epithermal deposits.

Justin began his career with Klondex Mines Ltd. as Project Geologist, playing a key role in advancing the Fire Creek project. He later held senior technical roles in Nevada and internationally, most recently serving as Principal Geologist – North America at AngloGold Ashanti, where he generated and evaluated Carlin-type, epithermal, and porphyry targets using integrated structural, geochemical, and mineral-systems approaches.

A Certified Professional Geologist (AIPG CPG-12053), Justin brings expertise in project generation, district-scale structural mapping, geochemical program design, drill-target development, 3D visualization, and kinematic modeling. He holds an M.Sc. in Structural Geology from Oregon State University and a B.Sc. in Professional Geology from the University of Montana. He is an active member of the Geological Society of Nevada, Society of Economic Geologists, and several other professional organizations.