Our Story

True North Drilling was founded in 2023 by two drillers with over 35 years of combined experience.

We specialize in surface core drilling for mineral exploration, bringing to every project:

  • Top-tier equipment

  • Highly-experienced crews

  • Safety-first culture

Our yard in central Nevada allows rapid mobilization across the western U.S. to serve both junior and major mining clients.

We operate across Arizona, Nevada, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, and Utah.

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Over 21 years in core drilling across North America, including leadership roles at National EWP and Quest Drilling. Shane brings deep expertise in various challenging drilling settings, with a reputation for problem-solving, efficiency, and delivering projects safely and on time.

Over 15 years experience including at National EWP before co-founding True North. Albert leads day-to-day field operations with hands-on technical strength in downhole problem solving, core orientation, and wedge setting, ensuring high-quality, safe performance.

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Shane Bell

Co-Founder

Meet the Team

Albert Hall

Co-Founder

TND’s drilling team brings combined 140+ years of core drilling experience and are fully certified under MSHA PART 48, OSHA, AND CPR/FIRST AID, with in-house MSHA instruction.

Carroll T. Sparks, Sr.

Safety Director, 18.5 yrs experience

Dale Preston

Operations Manager, 35 yrs experience

Eric Arambulo

Supervisor, 19.5 yrs experience

Jose Renteria

Driller, 5.5 yrs experience

Francisco Ruiz

Drilling Assistant, 2.5 yrs experience

Jonathan Anderson

Drilling Assistant, 5.5 yrs experience

Our Mission and Vision

At True North Drilling, our mission is to provide exceptional core drilling services with an unwavering commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and technological advancement.

Our vision is to be recognized as a leader in the core drilling industry, setting new standards for efficiency, accuracy, and sustainable practices. We believe that our work is not just about extracting minerals from the earth; it's about doing so in a way that respects both the environment and the communities in which we operate.

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