Building The Strongest Family-Chapter 91: immense Progress

Arthur leaned back in his chair, swirling a glass of wine with a relaxed grin that suggested he was enjoying more than just the drink.

His eyes danced over the myriad data flashing on the enormous screen dominating the wall, each number and graph telling a story of success.

"Sir, should I continue?" Evolon’s blue face flickered into view beside the screen.

"Absolutely! Go on!" Arthur replied, nodding eagerly. He took a slow sip of wine, savoring its rich flavor before diving back into business.

The screen shimmered as various projections materialized, maps, graphs, and scrolling data streams that painted a vivid picture of progress.

"Sir, this is the data detailing the progress of Osborn Mining and Resource Group,and it’s quite impressive," Evolon said, pride tinging its voice. "For a division that didn’t exist just half a year ago, we’ve made remarkable strides."

Arthur raised an eyebrow and chuckled softly. "Strides? Or just lucky breaks?"

"A mix of strategic acquisitions and efficient operations, plus a few well-timed opportunities," Evolon replied confidently. "But remember: luck favors the prepared!"

Arthur smirked. "Alright then, let’s see those numbers!"

A world map lit up, highlighting key locations marked with Osborn’s insignia.

"We currently operate twelve active oil fields across three medium-sized counties, including the Aurelian Federation, that makes it four," Evolon began enthusiastically. "Combined reserves are estimated at 10 billion metric tons, roughly 100 billion barrels."

Arthur whistled softly in appreciation. "Not bad for five months! How much have we pulled so far?"

"In just the last quarter alone, we extracted 3 billion barrels, generating 200 billion Unicreds in revenue," Evolon reported.

"What about efficiency? Is it good?" Arthur asked.

"Don’t worry, Sir! Efficiency is excellent, above industry average! Our refineries are running at 92% capacity and we’ve secured long-term contracts with six major distributors. No disruptions or scandals, just steady output."

Satisfied with this news, Arthur nodded firmly. "Good! Keep it that way. Message Edward: no cutting corners or environmental shortcuts, we’re building our reputation here."

"Understood! Sustainability reports are already being drafted for public release next month," Evolon assured him promptly.

As they continued their discussion, the display shifted to showcase underground mines and open pits layered like an intricate cake.

"Gold has been particularly lucrative," Evolon continued animatedly. "We’ve acquired seven high-yield mines with total reserves of 220,000 metric tons. Last quarter alone saw us extracting 2,380 metric tons, bringing in 159.8 billion Unicreds!"

Arthur leaned forward, his curiosity piqued. "That’s a higher yield than I expected! What’s driving the demand?"

"Market volatility, mostly," Evolon replied, leaning back with confidence. "Investors are hedging against inflation, and central banks are stockpiling resources.

Our mines in Northern Aurelia and South Eryndor are running at peak efficiency, and we’ve managed to dodge the labor disputes that have been troubling some of our competitors."

Arthur raised an eyebrow. "Is there any pushback from local governments?"

"Minimal," Evolon assured him. "We’ve followed all regulations, paid our taxes promptly, and even funded a few community projects. It’s amazing what can happen when you treat people fairly!"

Arthur chuckled. "Who knew ethics could be so profitable?"

"A novel concept, I know," Evolon replied with a grin as the screen transitioned to a dazzling 3D model of a diamond mine, its facets sparkling under the light.

"Diamonds were a later addition to our portfolio, but they’ve proven to be quite worthwhile," Evolon continued.

"We control fifteen major mines with reserves totaling 600 million carats. Last quarter alone, we extracted 18.2 million carats, earning us a staggering 26.7 billion Unicreds!"

"Any competition giving us trouble?" Arthur inquired.

"Not anymore! We’ve managed to undercut the major players on pricing while maintaining quality. Plus, our branding campaign around ’ethical sourcing’ has really resonated with consumers." Evolon responded quickly.

Arthur tapped his fingers thoughtfully on the desk. "No synthetic diamond interference?"

"A bit," Evolon admitted, "but we position ourselves as the premium choice. People still crave authenticity, especially when they know it’s conflict-free."

The display shifted again to showcase sprawling open-pit mines and smelting facilities.

"Copper and rare earth metals are where the real growth is," Evolon explained enthusiastically. "We’ve secured rights to eleven major deposits totaling 442 million metric tons of copper and 150 million metric tons of rare earth metals.Last quarter alone, we pulled in 6 million metric tons of copper and 2 million metric tons of rare earths, generating an impressive 149.3 billion Unicreds!"

Arthur paused for a moment before asking, "How’s the demand?"

"Insatiable!" Evolon exclaimed with excitement. "With electric vehicles gaining traction, renewable energy projects booming, and global infrastructure pushes underway, we simply can’t extract fast enough! Prices have surged by 18% compared to last year."

Arthur exhaled slowly, clearly impressed. "And what about competition?"

"They’re scrambling," Evolon said confidently. "After all, we have our own supply chains in place and our processing technology is generations ahead of theirs!

Just last week, several major companies tried poaching one of our engineers, he turned them down flat and reported their offer straight to HR."

"Loyalty. I like that." Arthur smirked, savoring a sip of wine that brought him deep satisfaction.

As the screen dimmed slightly, the conversation shifted to more sensitive topics.

"Uranium is a smaller segment for now, but it’s on the rise. We’ve secured three mines with reserves totaling 220,000 metric tons. Last quarter alone, we extracted 3,100 metric tons, raking in an impressive 4.2 billion Unicreds," he announced confidently.

"And who’s buying this stuff?" Arthur frowned, curiosity piqued.

"Mostly energy companies and a few government contracts, everything’s above board and well-documented. Edward is steering clear of any gray areas," came the reply.

Arthur nodded thoughtfully. "Smart move. No need to attract unnecessary attention." After all, uranium is a strategic resource, one that can be quite sensitive given its role in nuclear technology.

If it weren’t for the system that had tipped him off about this Uranus mine, Arthur would have hesitated to dive into such murky waters.

The screen then condensed into a sleek report. "In total, Osborn Mining and Resource Group has generated a staggering 540 billion Unicreds in revenue over the last quarter,"

Evolon announced proudly. "Operating costs were kept at just 22%, leaving us with a net profit of 421.2 billion Unicreds, not bad for a division only five months old!"

Arthur set down his coffee with a satisfied smile creeping across his face. "Nope, not bad at all."

"And this is just the beginning," Evolon added. "With new sites under development and promising partnerships in negotiation, next quarter’s projections are looking even stronger."

Leaning back in his chair, Arthur felt a wave of contentment wash over him as he contemplated their bright future ahead.