St. Lewis, Newfoundland and Labrador - November 17, 2025 - Search Minerals Inc. (TSXV:SMY) (“Search Minerals” or the “Company”) Search Minerals Inc. (SMY-V) is pleased to announce that Dr. Randy Miller, Vice President of Exploration and Chief Geologist, has been awarded Geoscientist of the Year by the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) Newfoundland and Labrador Branch.
The honour recognizes Dr. Miller’s more than four decades of exceptional contributions to geological science and mineral exploration in Newfoundland and Labrador. A Ph.D. graduate in Geology from the University of Toronto and a registered Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo) in Newfoundland and Labrador, Dr. Miller has dedicated his career to advancing knowledge of rare earth element (REE) systems.
Dr. Miller began his REE work with the Iron Ore Company of Canada at the Strange Lake deposit in northwest Labrador. As Rare Earth Element and Rare Metal Specialist with the Newfoundland and Labrador Geological Survey, he mapped and defined REE mineralization across Labrador and insular Newfoundland. His published work on Strange Lake, the Nuiklavik volcanic suite, and the Mann and Two Tom Lake systems remains a cornerstone for geoscientists today.
“This award is truly a reflection of the collective effort of many geologists over the years,” said Dr. Randy Miller. “Exploring Labrador’s geology has been one of the great privileges of my career, and I’m proud to see the region recognized for its importance to Canada’s critical minerals future.”
Since joining Search Minerals in 2009, Dr. Miller has shaped the company’s geoscience knowledge and understanding of the Port Hope Simpson–St. Lewis Critical Rare Earth Element District. His interpretation of the area as a continuous, structurally controlled REE province led directly to the discovery of the Deep Fox and Foxtrot deposits.
“Randy’s scientific insight and leadership in this field have transformed how we understand and explore for rare earths in Labrador,” said Joseph Lanzon, President and CEO of Search Minerals. “His work has not only advanced our company’s success but elevated the entire region as a cornerstone of Canada’s critical minerals future.”
For his lifelong commitment to geological research, mentorship, and his transformative role in advancing rare earth element exploration, Dr. Randy Miller stands as a true leader in Canadian geoscience.
For further information about Search Minerals, please contact:
Joseph Lanzon
CEO and Director
Telephone: 613-796-5957
Email: joseph.lanzon@searchminerals.ca
Dr. Randy Miller at the Company’s Deep Fox Deposit
About Search Minerals
Search Minerals is focused on exploring for and developing Critical Rare Earths Elements (CREE) as well as transition metals Zirconium (Zr) and Hafnium (Hf) within the emerging Port Hope Simpson - St. Lewis CREE District of South-East Labrador. The Company controls two deposits (Foxtrot and Deep Fox), two drill ready prospects (Fox Meadow and Silver Fox) and numerous other CREE prospects, including Fox Valley, Foxy Lady and Awesome Fox, along a 64 kilometre long belt forming a CREE District in Labrador.
Search Minerals also controls additional CREE assets in the Red Wine CREE District of central Labrador. These include: the drill ready Two Tom Lake CREE-Be-Nb deposit, the Mann #1 CREE-Nb-Be prospect and Merlot CREE Prospect.
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