Craig Lavrick – DIG CT Founder & Global Mineral Exploration Drilling Specialist
Craig has almost 40 years’ industry experience – 21 years at senior/executive level, 15 years of practical drilling, and 17 years active participation in developing and trialing the innovative CT drilling rig via Australia’s collaborative research centres DET CRC and MinEx CRC.
He researched, compiled, and implemented the Global Drilling Standard – a widely respected guidebook which outlines how to safely and effectively manage drilling operations. The GDS has been adopted by many mining houses and circulated among their respective operations worldwide.
He researched, compiled, and implemented the Global Drilling Standard – a widely respected guidebook which outlines how to safely and effectively manage drilling operations. The GDS has been adopted by many mining houses and circulated among their respective operations worldwide.
What differentiates Craig from other drilling professionals is his ability to impart impactful and sustainable change at an operational level, particularly at drilling sites given his extensive global mineral exploration drilling experience including coiled tube drilling across challenging terrain and in extreme conditions. This is how Craig can and will impart value to your project or business. Importantly, mineral exploration drilling and oil and gas drilling are dissimilar with approaches and methodologies varying across drilling contractors and notably via training, experience and exposure to diverse geography and climate. Until universal drilling standards apply, it is highly advisable to appoint a specialist to lead operations and incorporate international mineral exploration drilling approaches for short and long-term operational excellence.
Craig’s diverse professional network is far reaching, with industry contacts dispersed globally for prompt design, manufacture, and supply solutions.
Before founding DIG CT in late 2023, Craig worked with major mining houses, drilling contractors and METS (Mining Equipment, Technology Services) companies.
To learn more of Craig’s career, visit his LinkedIn profile.
Joanne Miller – Founder & Communications Professional
An experienced and engaged communications professional with a 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 Editor
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 compiled 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.
Here 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.
