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Discovering the Value of Specialized Drilling Cost Vs. Price

Drilling, by nature, has many costs associated with it. Partnering with a quality contractor supports miners and explorers as they discover the true value of specialized drilling cost versus price. Mining.com published an article describing how important quality mineral exploration…

Meghan ThebeauFebruary 23, 2023

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2022: A Year of Major Drilling Cares

Giving back to the community is a priority at Major Drilling. The team members at each of the 20 Major Drilling branches around the globe continue to find ways to help. From local fundraising to college bursaries to suicide prevention,…

Meghan ThebeauJanuary 30, 2023

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Major Drilling’s Top Five Stories from 2022

In 2022, Major Drilling experienced a high growth year both in terms of increased industry demand for commodities like gold and battery metals and the successful ramp up of drilling personnel from 2,500 to 3,800 employees. But that’s just part…

Meghan ThebeauJanuary 12, 2023

Awards & Recognition Blogs

Major Drilling Completes Successful 3,500-meter Drill Program for Relevant Gold Corp.

Everyone knows it’s nice to receive kind words from a valued customer. Major Drilling America is no exception as it received kudos from Relevant Gold Corp. (CSE:RGC) upon the conclusion of a successful, nearly 3,500-meter, drill campaign. The Golden Buffalo…

Meghan ThebeauJanuary 5, 2023

Awards & Recognition Blogs ESG

Major Drilling Brazil Commended for Environmental Standards

Major Drilling Brazil is proud to receive praise for adherence to environmental standards. Brazauro Recursos Minerais S.A., a subsidiary of G Mining Ventures (GMIN), commended diamond drilling teams at the Tocantinzinho gold project. On site since November 2021, Major Drilling…

Meghan ThebeauNovember 9, 2022

Awards & Recognition Blogs

Major Drilling America Receives Commendation for ‘Outstanding Drill Program’

Major Drilling America is proud to receive a commendation from Western Exploration, a Nevada, USA-focused precious metals exploration company. Teams commenced drilling at the Doby George gold exploration project in July 2022. They received compliments not only for their drill…

Meghan ThebeauOctober 20, 2022

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Major Drilling Mongolia Celebrates 20 Years With New Energy Sector Projects

In Mongolia, Major Drilling is making big strides. The latter half of 2022 marks the beginning of a new era of energy exploration, even as the Branch celebrates 20 years of local employment, up-to-date specialized drilling rigs, expert crews, and…

Meghan ThebeauOctober 20, 2022

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Major Drilling in Australia: McKay Drilling Focuses on Mental Health, Suicide Prevention

As the world marks World Mental Health Day on October 10, Major Drilling employees continue to reach out to support each other and create discussion around mental health and suicide prevention.The impact of mental health awareness is felt deeply with…

Meghan ThebeauOctober 10, 2022

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ESG: Getting on With it

The world is being transformed by environmental, social and governance practices. Governments, corporations, investors and consumers are under pressure to make ESG a priority. Now that a great majority of companies have committed to ESG through policy, the critical next…

Meghan ThebeauOctober 5, 2022

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Major Drilling Senior VP Leaves Legacy in Drilling Industry

Members of the Major Drilling executive management team (l-r): Ian Ross, Marc Landry, Ben Graham, Kelly Johnson, Ashley Martin, John Ross (JR) Davies. Not pictured: Andrew McLaughlin and Denis Larocque. Growing up, Kelly Johnson saw his future written as clearly…

Kevin GibsonSeptember 27, 2022