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Jun 13 2019

Defining Reads: Block Cave Pre-Conditioning Yielding Promising Results in Indonesia

By Kevin Gibson Blogs, Defining Reads

Major Drilling Indonesia hydrofracking team shown at Freeport Indonesia's Deep MLZ mine. A recently published article in PT Freeport Indonesia’s e-BeritaKita monthly bulletin is a trove of insightful information about a specialized drilling process: hydrofracking—what it is, how it works,…

May 28 2019

Major Drilling Embarks on 2019 Drilling Season with Sabina

By Kevin Gibson Blogs, Defining Reads

This year, Sabina Gold’s Back River Project in Nunavut, Canada began with impressive equipment load-ins and a new Winter Ice Road to transport drills and gear during the coldest months of the territory’s arctic extremes. The Back River Project is…

May 21 2019

Commendation for Job Quality Excellence

By Kevin Gibson Blogs, Defining Reads

Major Drilling USA crews working near Gold Hill, Utah were recognized for their professionalism and performance. The project was for Desert Hawk Gold Corp. using our Schramm T-455 track drill and our highly experienced drill crews. We’re proud of our…

May 13 2019

S-IMEW Geology Students Join Major Drilling in the Field

By Kevin Gibson Blogs, Defining Reads

Photo Credit: PDAC Photo Credit: PDAC Twenty-six of Canada’s top geoscience students selected to join the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) student program known as S-IMEW (Student-Industry Mineral Exploration Workshop) met with Major Drilling at its Sudbury, Ontario,…

May 08 2019

Major Drilling Re-signs Agreement with Inuit Communities

By Kevin Gibson Blogs, Defining Reads

On March 5, 2019, Major Drilling re-signed an agreement with Nuvumiut Developments Inc., owned and operated by the Inuit Landholding Corporations of Salluit and Kangirsujuaq in Nunavik, Canada. The agreement continues the work of securing economic development opportunities for the…

May 01 2019

Major Drilling’s 3,400-meter Drilling Feat

By Kevin Gibson Blogs, Defining Reads

In 2008, Major Drilling achieved a record-breaking depth of more than 3,400 meters at Red Lake, Ontario, Canada. Red Lake is known as the high-grade gold capital of the world, yet finding those potential riches comes with the challenge of…

Mar 20 2019

Major Definitions: Take 5

By Kevin Gibson Blogs, Defining Reads

Exploring Specialized Drilling with Major Drilling Because drilling is a field with at-risk activities, Major Drilling focuses every day to bring a proactive approach to the health and safety of its employees. Being proactive about safety also helps valued partners…

Feb 26 2019

Major Drilling Creates Value for PDAC 2019 Attendees

By Kevin Gibson Blogs, Defining Reads

On March 3-6, 2019, Major Drilling will return to the annual Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) Convention as a Premier Sponsor. Major Drilling is creating several experiences that add value to the PDAC 2019 experience. At BOOTH #330,…

Jan 07 2019

#MajorDrillingCares Shows Social Responsibility in 2018

By Kevin Gibson Blogs, Defining Reads

Major Drilling Continues Its Culture of Caring Major Drilling is known as one of the world’s largest and most successful drilling services companies. It primarily serves the mining and mineral exploration industry. But some may wonder, with 625 drills and…

Dec 19 2018

Major Definitions : Core Orientation

By Kevin Gibson Blogs, Defining Reads

Drilling's Unique Compass Like an exciting voyage on the open ocean, exploration drilling is an adventure. When breaking through tough formations, reaching impressive depths, or facing challenging geology, there are unique tools that help drillers find their way. Just like…

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Defining Reads: Block Cave Pre-Conditioning Yielding Promising Results in Indonesia

Major Drilling Embarks on 2019 Drilling Season with Sabina

Commendation for Job Quality Excellence

S-IMEW Geology Students Join Major Drilling in the Field

Major Drilling Re-signs Agreement with Inuit Communities

Major Drilling’s 3,400-meter Drilling Feat

Major Definitions: Take 5

Major Drilling Creates Value for PDAC 2019 Attendees

#MajorDrillingCares Shows Social Responsibility in 2018

Major Definitions : Core Orientation

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