Seismic Testing Shows Even More Promise For First Minnesota Helium Operation

Minnesota is sitting on a huge deposit worth millions of dollars. Initial test drilling found large concentrations and subsequent tests are continuing to show promise in what will be Minnesota's first commercial operation of its kind.

Pulsar Helium previously found high concentrations at their Topaz project site near Babbit, Minnesota. The drilling took place in December and they struck helium at 2,200 feet. This was very promising and indicated it could be one of the largest deposits found.

Pulsar recently completed seismic testing on 20.4 kilometers. According to the Mesabi Tribune, Pulsar was pleased with the results. They found the new data "very encouraging" and they look forward to the upcoming drill program which should start before the end of the year.

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They believe that they will be able to accurately target the drilling to hit the deposits with the seismic data.

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Helium is used for many things like computer hard drives, propulsion, semiconductors, nuclear technologies, space program applications, welding, and more. Helium is not a renewable resource, and the world has been facing a shortage for several years.

Helium comes from the radioactive decay of elements like uranium and thorium deep underground. It's abundant in space, but difficult to capture outside our atmosphere.

Read more about the project from the Mesabi Tribune and check out Pulsar's YouTube page for more information on the historic find.