Arlan River

Well, it’s been some time since I have been able to update this blog.  Between other projects, multiple trips to West Africa, and life in general, finding the time to set down and say a few words seems far and between.  The minerals industry has definitely grabbed us by the back of the neck and taken us for a ride.  I don’t think we were prepared for what the future held, but we jumped in with both feet and without hesitation.  I recently heard a great saying, “you have to continually jump off of cliffs, and build your wings on the way down.”  When I heard this the first thing that came to mind was the minerals industry, this should be the motto presented to everyone considering delving into this business.  You have to jump and jump hard!

Well, it’s time to build more wings for Arlan River! After a rigorous Stage 1 drilling campaign, and more data collected than one can fathom, it’s time to apply what we learned and give it another go.  With all of the geophysical studies we have performed on the property, compounded with the Stage 1 data, we know something amazing exists below the earths surface.  I tried to explain to my wife at one point how difficult it is to finally hit your target in exploratory drilling.  I said “it is like me burying a car in the sand at a large beach, then giving you a broom handle that you poke into the sand in search of the car. The difficulty is that first poke that actually hits the car, but once you find the car it’s cake from that point forward.”  Our “car beneath the sand” exists, we just have to find it.  Unfortunately our methods are a bit more extensive and “expensive” than a broom handle ;-)!!

We have begun to form the logistics of our Stage 2 program.  I am sending data to drillers in order to establish budget, from there we will begin to set a target date, apply for permits, etc.  Stay tuned as things progress…

Well, it’s finally here.  After one-year of preparations, it all comes down to boring a series of small holes into the ground.  We have captured some great photos and will be sharing more in depth details once we have the final geological reports completed. Additionally, this is just the “ground-breaking” project for Arlan River and we are already preparing for the next project locations. Drilling will continue to commence around the clock, as “exploration” is the name of the game…  

Stay tuned, as there is much more to come.  Until then, check out the video posted in the “news” section of the Arlan River website. 

Corey Tolle

Drilling "Project Frisco"

I am a student of the mining and exploration industry, and how raw minerals impact the overall economy.  The purpose of this blog is for me to share with others that have similar interests, the things that I have learned about the exploration process, and how what we do impacts society.  I would also like to share thoughts with others regarding the topics I will be discussing in the future.  It is my thought that a blog is a great social interactive tool used to capture important information and share with others.

Everything, and I mean everything, starts with natural resources.  The food we eat, to products and services we engage, materials in manufacturing and construction, did I say everything?? The tools used to make this very blog a reality, would not be possible without minerals.  We as a company are exploring for these precious natural resources.  Arlan River’s mission is to cultivate the most benefit from the property, with the least disruption, in order to provide a mineral rich future essential to many emerging technologies including solar, mobile, and hybrid.  It is very exciting and a privilege to be at the forefront of finding these precious resources for societies use.  Additionally, it is equally exciting to watch an amazing opportunity unfold in an area overflowing with unusually high grade minerals, still barely realized and untouched by the outside world.  

We started down this path over one year ago and it has been a real process of discovery.  I don’t just mean looking for minerals, but developing a company, finding the best applications for technology in an industry that goes back centuries, while finding the best practices that haven’t changed.  As I learn new information, I want to capture it and share it with others.  This blog post is the beginning of many, and a tool that will inform its readers as to not only the progress of Arlan River, but the evolving mineral industry all around us.  I look forward to a lucrative year and the dialog to come.

Corey Tolle

Managing Member