In this episode, we chat with Blair Carson, President & CEO of Gladiator Gold Mines who are a U.S. based minerals firm focused on the development of their unique high-grade, 100% owned gold mine in Arizona. They own 2,300 acres with a potential of up to 1.8 million oz gold equivalent resources from known exploration targets. Blair has over 38 years of experience in project development and marketing, having founded Gold Reef Mining LLC and served as CEO of Nor-Quest Arizona, as well as previously serving in management positions with other mining firms. He gives us the story behind Gladiator Gold Mines and how they are looking to progress the project. KEY TAKEAWAYS Gladiator Gold Mines is focused on a high-grade gold mine in Arizona with approximately 0.43 ounces per ton of gold, making it a significant project in terms of grade. The mine has a rich history dating back to the 1870s, with previous mining activities and a proven track record of production, providing a solid foundation for future operations. In addition to gold, the mine also contains silver, lead, zinc, and copper, offering potential for multiple metal credits during processing. The project aims for zero discharge by utilising paste backfill technology and backfilling underground stokes, showcasing a commitment to environmentally friendly mining practices. The short-term goal is to increase the mill capacity and start production, with long-term plans to expand operations, develop additional veins, and potentially extend the project's lifespan to 20-30 years. BEST MOMENTS "I think the biggest thing about the Gladiator Gold mine is the grade. There are some other projects that have as high a grade as we do. We have approximately 0.43 ounces per ton of gold." "The current status of the project is we've got approximately 94,000 ounces of gold in the proven and probable category. We believe that with the land position that we have in the project, that we've got tremendous upside." "The short term plan is to get our capital raised behind us and put this project into production, start generating some cash flow, get into the underground." "The environmental climate is, in certain jurisdictions, it can be quite difficult. We're fortunate that we're in a mining-friendly area, and I think that has a lot of benefits." VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast  Web:        http://www.mining-international.org Blair LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blair-carson-b63b9027/ ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace. CONTACT METHOD [email protected] https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline,