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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

Blogs ESG

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

Blogs Defining Reads ESG

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

Awards & Recognition Blogs

Major Drilling Receives Supplier of the Year Award from Resolution Copper

For the second consecutive year, Major Drilling America teams are proud to receive Resolution Copper’s Supplier of the Year Award for a large supplier.Held in Superior, Arizona, USA, the award ceremony celebrated and appreciated Major Drilling for its important role…

Kevin GibsonSeptember 12, 2022

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Major Drilling USA Driller Heroically Responds to Medical Emergency

When Major Drilling’s Tyrel Keppner heard his radio crackle with an early morning mayday call, he knew a fellow driller needed his help, and fast. The 8:30 a.m. plea came from a different company’s drill team at a nearby site…

Kevin GibsonSeptember 9, 2022

Blogs

Major Drilling Ramping Up Underground Exploration

Major Drilling is taking delivery of several new drill rigs including Smart 6, Smart 8 and U600 underground models as part of its fleet update strategy. As mining companies from all tiers ramp up exploration during this industry upturn, more underground drills are an important part of addressing a growing list of projects in Canada, the U.S. and across the globe. A good portion of the…

Kevin GibsonMay 25, 2022

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Defining Reads: Report Shows Major Drilling’s Deep Ties to Ontario and Toronto Mining Sector

As a Canadian, publicly traded company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, Major Drilling Group International Inc. has strong ties to the global reach of Ontario and Toronto’s mining industry. Global Business Reports shared this impact in its report from…

Kevin GibsonApril 13, 2022