Minerals Are The Future: Why The Green Energy Economy Will Create More Mining
Brian Lentz, CPG Principal & Vice PresidentAs we enter a new decade, we are faced with a variety of scientific and environmental challenges. The demand for a safer and cleaner environment coupled with population growth presents society with obstacles on a scale we...
Explore & Discover – Issue 8 is out now!
Rob Bergmann PresidentIn This Issue | Gold ReduxGold is a fascinating mineral with numerous important and unique characteristics; from technology, finance, rarity, unique crystallography, jewelry and even into outer space, gold is unlike any other metal available to...
Big Rock In Action: 2019 Women’s Mineral Retreat with HR Director Amanda Bergmann
Amanda Bergmann Human Resources DirectorAll About Connecting and Collecting!The Women's Mineral Retreat is an annual event organized by a group of women who primarily work with gems and minerals in some fashion and have a desire to go out into the field to collect and...
October Rockstar of the Month: Ben Keute
Ben Keute PROJECT GEOLOGIST BS in Geology, Winona State University '13 Certified Responsible Explorer, MN Dept. of Health Certified Fundamental Geologist ABOUT BEN Ben brings a love for the outdoors he's pursued since childhood. While at Winona State University he...
Explore & Discover Issue No. 7 is out now!
Rob Bergmann President Today’s society is deeply entrenched in the consumption and use of material things. These things all have one simple origin….EARTH. As a geologist who has spent a career studying the earth and how it connects to society, I am constantly shocked...
September Rockstar of the Month: Liz Roepke
Liz Roepke PROJECT GEOLOGIST BS in Geology, minor in Math from University of Puget Sound, cum laude '11 MS in Earth Sciences, Biogeology track from University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, '18 ABOUT LIZ Liz has made an impact from the first day she joined the Big Rock...
August Rockstar of the Month: Matt Matko
Matt Matko PROJECT GEOLOGIST Hometown: Loretto, Minnesota BS - Geosciences, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, '15 MS - Geosciences, University of Minnesota - Duluth (ABD) ABOUT MATT Matt is a passionate geologist that brings equal parts humor and hard work to the...
Safety Knows No Season: Why Sustainability Starts With Human Capital
Rob Bergmann President Why Sustainability Starts with Human CapitalWhen most people think about the term sustainability, environmental issues like carbon footprint, global warming, and biodiversity loss may come to mind. However, sustainability is about more than...
July Rockstar of the Month: Eric Nowariak
Eric Nowariak PROJECT GEOLOGIST BS - Geoscience; Winona State University, '13 MS - Geology; University of Missouri – Columbia, '16 ABOUT ERIC Eric exemplifies the Big Rock standard. A true professional at his craft, he brings scientific expertise, a passion for...
Maestro of Mobility: How Operational Logistics Drive Successful Field Programs
HOW Operational Logistics DRIVE FIELD PROGRAM SUCCESSIn order to execute a successful and efficient exploration program, the Director of Operations must not only be a technical expert, but also a logistical master. Planning, organizing, and moving 16,000 pounds of...
Grassroots Exploration: The Art & Science Of Field Geology
Pursuit of the unknown All explorers start from a common fundamental purpose that drives them: the pursuit of the unknown. Whether climbing a mountain summit, curing a life-threatening disease, or building a rocket to Mars, as long as there is a frontier that holds a...
June Rockstar of the Month: Aubrey Lee
Aubrey Lee PROJECT GEOLOGISTAubrey is an established veteran leader who sets the highest safety standard for the team and always looks out for others. She is continuously going above and beyond in all phases of her work - from effort to expertise to execution. In the...
Big Rock at Esri: Insights on Modern Field Mapping Techniques
Roger Schulz SR. DATA MANAGERBig Rock Goes West: Esri User Conference '19 San Diego, CA | July 8-12th, 2019 | San Diego Convention CenterBig Rock is excited to have Senior Data Manager Roger Schulz on the ground in San Diego, as he joins 19,000 GIS professionals from...
Explore & Discover Issue No. 6 is out now!
Brandon Isakson Director of Operations This is always an exciting time of year for Big Rock. Although the winter months provide ideal conditions for many of our clients’ drilling programs, summer is undoubtedly the peak season for field geology work such as...
May Rockstar of the Month: Roger Schulz
Roger Schulz SENIOR DATA MANAGERRoger is a continuous advocate of Big Rock's HSE mission and goals. While out in the field in May, he demonstrated outstanding commitment to the importance of safety. A dedicated, team-first contributor, Roger is always adaptable and...
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