Major Drilling is on the path toward a sustainable future. Even during the COVID-19 global pandemic, kicking ESG (short for environmental, social and governance practices) plans and practices into high gear is a top priority. The first step began on…
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At the Pan American Silver-owned La Colorada Mine, Major Drilling teams continue to advance mineral reserves through exploration drilling. The mine is in Mexico’s Zacatecas region and represents one of the largest silver reserves in Mexico and in the world,…
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It’s official. The mining industry is in an upturn. In the Australasia region, new and ongoing projects are underway as the mining industry upswing takes off in earnest. While COVID-19 pandemic factors are still at play, drilling is on the…
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How the World-Class Drilling Services Company Cultivates Homegrown Talent to Sustain Global OperationsWhen he was 18 years old, Denis Larocque left his home province of New Brunswick, Canada, to complete a university degree in neighboring Québec. Little did he know…
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Purchase Confirms Company’s Reentry into Australia Photo Credit: Venture Magazine With a welcome return to drilling operations down under, Major Drilling begins a new chapter of Australian drilling through its acquisition of McKay Drilling, a leading specialized drilling company based…
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From left to right, Eric Fleming, Shaun Fleming and Larry Fleming hold photographs during a meet-up at the Fleming Family Ranch in Swan Valley, Idaho, USA. The photos are of Shaun’s maternal grandfather, Chet Baker, who established their family legacy…
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Exploration drilling is underway for Challenger Exploration at its Hualilan Gold Project in San Juan Province, Argentina. In August 2020, Major Drilling teams partnered to unlock the potential at the project by taking part in an expanded 45,000-meter (147,638 feet)…
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Some say an exploration drill turning through the earth is like poetry in motion. Major Drilling agrees. See all Major Drilling #drillinghaiku Like an expert drilling crew, poetry requires agility, form and flow. At Major Drilling Branches across the globe, these…
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Major Drilling teams at the Newmont Merian Mine celebrate 484 consecutive days with no lost time injuries. Major Drilling Suriname teams are celebrating a well-earned safety milestone at the Newmont Suriname Merian Mine. For 484 consecutive days, from Oct. 29,…
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Two new Major Drilling EF-75 drills are turning at Hecla Mining’s San Sebastian mine in Durango, Mexico. The drills arrived in March 2021 and are part of Major Drilling’s fleet improvements adding innovative rod handling capability to the project. “We…
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