Big Rock Exploration, LLC is involved in many projects within industry and academia. Below are examples of how BRE provides for both facets of geologic exploration.

Industry
- Sara Rose Rhodochrosite Project, CO
- Midwestern Aggregate Analysis Project, Midwestern U.S.
- Au-Cu Porphyry Exploration Projects, AK
- Cu-Ni Exploration, MN
- REE Exploration, Central NE

Academic
- WSU Student-Faculty Research Fund
- Focuses on Precambrian Terrains of North America
- Familiarizes students with industry related field research
- University Seminar Presentations
- University Workshops
- Internship Programs
- Involves comprehensive property evaluation
- Market analysis & economic mineral potential
- Geologic setting and history
- Mineral occurrences
- Target development and GIS mapping
- Permitting needs
- Property acquisition potential
- Grass roots field exploration