Tyler Hill is a Professional Geologist with over 10 years of experience in Nevada mineral exploration and project management. With i-80 Gold he has held titles of Senior Geologist and Chief Geologist while overseeing exploration activities across the portfolio. Prior to joining i-80 Gold he worked for a subsidiary of the private equity group Waterton Global Resource Management, evaluating exploration projects across Nevada. From there he transitioned to Premier Gold and was part of the McCoy-Cove exploration team that that discovered 1.1 Moz Au, leading to a >400% increase in the mineral resource of the Cove deposit. He holds a B.S. degree in geology from Ball State University and a M.S. degree in geology from the University of Nevada – Reno. Mr. Hill is a Certified Professional Geologist through the American Institute for Professional Geologists and a licensed Professional Geologist in the state of Utah.