Miguel Soto

Mr. Soto has over 40 years of experience in the Mexican mining industry, including 25 years in roles as senior executive geologist for several mining companies (Frisco, Real de Angeles [JV Frisco/Placer Dome], Peñoles, Timmins Gold Corp., etc.). Mr. Soto is widely recognized as one of the top mining professionals in the Country, with extensive knowledge of all mining districts in Mexico. As co-founder of Timmins Gold Corp. (now Alio Gold) he increased the gold resources of the Company’s San Francisco mine from 611,000 to 2.4 million ounces. In 2014 the Association of Mining and Geological Engineers of Mexico recognized Mr. Soto for his participation in mining exploration and leadership in the discovery of mineral deposits. In 2018, he was given the prestigious Ostotakani Award, which is given to distinguished leaders in the Mexican mining industry.

He is an active member of the Society of Economic Geologists (SEG). Mr. Soto holds a B.Sc. degree in Geological Engineering from the Instituto Politecnico Nacional. (National Polytechnic Institute of Mexico).