Joanne Miller

An experienced and engaged communications professional and Television and Radio Broadcasting graduate from Western Australia’s Edith Cowan University’s Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), Jo possesses extensive copywriting, editing and interviewing experience.

Jo has applied her communications and marketing expertise across diverse industries including digital and print publishing, mineral exploration, corporate and residential real estate, education, engineering and government. An all-round communicator, some of Jo’s previous roles include:

Head of Corporate Communications
Senior Communications Specialist
Mineral Exploration & Drilling Editor/Correspondent
Real Estate Marketer & Copywriter
Lifestyle Magazine Editor & Writer
Educational Syllabus Editing Pundit.

At DIG CT, she crafts messaging to showcase coiled tubing drilling’s game changing technology while driving industry engagement through branding, social media and promotional videos. Operationally, she compiles and quality controls documentation particularly safety and field-testing while managing new hire onboarding and being the key contact for administrative and HR-related matters.

Opposite is an image of Jo seated at the CT500 rig in northern South Australia shared across DIG CT’s social media on International Women’s Day (March 8, 2025).

The post was intended to inspire those thinking of entering the industry, as well as those already immersed in mineral exploration drilling. Notably, the CT500 rig requires less physical effort and manual handling to operate safely. It is a safe, accessible, reduced environmental footprint workplace which attracts and aligns with today’s modern worker, future drillers and drill assistants.

To learn more about Jo and her communications career, view her LinkedIn Profile.

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“In four short years, Craig transformed Barrick’s drilling operations from satisfactory to best-in-class. Craig’s contribution to the minerals exploration industry is widespread and recognised significantly improving operating standards, reducing and preventing fatalities and serious injuries, while improving productivity, saving time and money.

Craig was Barrick’s representative on a key multinational collaborative research project – Deep Exploration Technologies Cooperative Research Centre. The largest program by far was the drilling component, and a key outcome was the development of an innovative coiled tube drilling rig.

While at Barrick, Craig invested considerable time to train and develop his team into an integrated team of professionals that our exploration group heavily relied on. Craig’s readiness to guide and share is just one attribute that differentiates him from other subject matter experts. He’s highly regarded and respected. Notably, Craig’s expertise and commitment led to Barrick Nevada’s minerals exploration division instituting best-in class standards, elevating the group to the industry’s forefront.”

Rob Krcmarov
CEO, Hecla Mining Company

“Craig is highly respected within the minerals exploration industry, and his contributions are impactful and widespread. His dedication has contributed to preventing serious injuries and saving millions of dollars in lost time and production, within Barrick and his predecessor companies (BHP Billiton, Goldfields and Western Mining Corporation).”

Marian Moroney
Head of Discovery, BHP

“I spend my professional time traversing the globe, compelling others to invest in quality products and equipment to realize resounding results. Craig Lavrick is one of the few industry experts and executives who speak my language.”

Troy Giesler
Retired, Giesler Enterprises

“I am the proud owner and President/CEO of National Exploration Wells and Pumps – a North American drilling company. I can attest that my company has greatly benefited from Craig Lavrick’s expertise. He has singlehandedly transformed not just my company, but the global drilling realm with his drive to improve and innovate, and his heightened focus on safety – providing regular and relevant training, always imparting his extensive know-how.”

Jeffrey D. Morgan
President & CEO National Exploration Wells & Pumps

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