Major Drilling’s Drillside GeoSolutions combines practical experience with advanced technology to support the exploration drilling industry. With a steadfast commitment to real-time, practical solutions, the company partners with industry leaders like DGI Geoscience and KORE GeoSystems to deliver orebody knowledge, powered by artificial intelligence, directly at the drill side. These innovations enable predictive analytics, automated data interpretation, and real-time decision-making support—empowering mining companies to make faster, more informed decisions while optimizing every stage of the drilling process.
By offering a robust suite of smart, proprietary technologies, every customer is provided the opportunity to enhance operational productivity, elevate safety for crews, and focus on sustainable practices. With Drillside GeoSolutions, Major Drilling is proud to demonstrate our value-driven, future-ready mind set throughout the exploration drilling landscape.
Our
Vision
We will be the mineral exploration and mining industry’s go-to provider of drillside orebody intelligence, ever building on our powerful history of traditional drilling services and our future of cutting-edge technology-driven innovations.
We are committed to integrating technologies that enhance drill team and customer safety, productivity and efficiency. We are confident our optimized services will bring value and maximize each client’s exploration investment as we move into the future of mining, together.
Products
& Services
Rock5
We’re optimizing drill performance and safety with our advanced Rock5 technology. With adaptability to various drill models, it offers an in-house designed dashboard that tracks drill function pressures, water usage and much more!
AquaLink
The AquaLink unit is a unique control system designed to maximize efficiency and minimize environmental impact by monitoring and adjusting water pump performance in real-time. It features capabilities such as water supply usage monitoring, volume and temperature tracking, and leak detection, ensuring optimal water management and operational efficiency.
SafeGrip
The SafeGrip is an innovative hands-free rod handling solution designed to enhance safety and efficiency in drilling operations. It features automation capabilities, 180° versatility on seven different axes, and the ability to handle uneven terrain, making it adaptable to various types of exploration drills.
MTB Portal
This platform is our in-house designed dashboard used to capture production summaries, shift reporting, and deliver reliable data insights on drilling operations. With API capabilities that allow for integration with other platforms, clients stay informed on their drilling projects, and several key performance metrics in a secure environment.
Orebody Imaging
- Optical & Acoustic Televiewer
- Video Inspection
- 3D Laser & Sonar
- Borehole Radar
Geophysical Data
- Conductivity
- Electrical
- Magnetic
- Natural & Spectral Gamma
- Acoustic Velocity
- Density
Hydrogeological Data
- Porosity & Permeability
- Fluid Flow
- Resistivity
Directional & Hole Inspection
- Directional
- Caliper
- Cement Bond Log
Geological Consulting
- Stress Estimation
- Off-hole Structures
- Core Logging Facilities
- Machine Learning
Drillside Imaging Unit
Major Drilling’s proprietary Drillside Imaging Unit, developed with Kore GeoSystems, brings advanced geological imaging directly to the drill site. This first-of-its-kind system captures high-resolution core box images instantly—before transport or handling—unlocking new possibilities for digital logging and interpretation.
SPECTOR Geo
SPECTOR Geo is a digital core logging software designed specifically for geologists, simplifying the classification of both new and legacy imagery. Boost productivity, achieve consistent results, and improve collaboration with our AI-driven platform that streamlines geological logging, data visualization, and analysis.
SPECTOR INgest
SPECTOR INgest is an advanced software module designed to enhance how you handle imaging data. This powerful tool enables you to import both historical and new photographs efficiently, automating the cropping and structuring processes with AI technology.
SPECTOR AI
SPECTOR leverages artificial intelligence to revolutionize core logging. Our AI tools automate essential tasks, enhancing productivity and ensuring consistent quality. This technology also enables flexible remote work, allowing geologists to access and analyze high-quality core imagery from anywhere. Discover the efficiency of SPECTOR, where cutting-edge AI meets premier geological software.
Our
Teams
Marc Landry
Chief Technology Officer
“As our traditional drilling services evolve, the full complement of DGI/KORE products and services alongside Major Drilling’s developing technologies will see our service offering transform and help our customers during this mining upcycle. For example, KORE uses AI to automate processing of core logging, greatly reducing time and improving consistency, enabling our customers to get real-time, remote access to results across the globe.”
Chief Technology Officer
“As our traditional drilling services evolve, the full complement of DGI/KORE products and services alongside Major Drilling’s developing technologies will see our service offering transform and help our customers during this mining upcycle. For example, KORE uses AI to automate processing of core logging, greatly reducing time and improving consistency, enabling our customers to get real-time, remote access to results across the globe.”
Chris Drielsma
DGI – President
“Through our powerful new partnership with Major Drilling, the mining sector can access turnkey geological, geophysical and geotechnical drillside orebody intelligence solutions. We are very excited to be part of this evolution of drill performance, helping maximize the value from drilling through our geoscience solutions.”
DGI – President
“Through our powerful new partnership with Major Drilling, the mining sector can access turnkey geological, geophysical and geotechnical drillside orebody intelligence solutions. We are very excited to be part of this evolution of drill performance, helping maximize the value from drilling through our geoscience solutions.”
Vince Gerrie
KORE – CEO & Founder
“We are thrilled to support Major Drilling with KORE’s cutting-edge SPECTOR integrated technology suite. Our transformative AI powered digital core logging platform significantly increases productivity, consistency, and enhances data insights for our customers.”
KORE – CEO & Founder
“We are thrilled to support Major Drilling with KORE’s cutting-edge SPECTOR integrated technology suite. Our transformative AI powered digital core logging platform significantly increases productivity, consistency, and enhances data insights for our customers.”
Introducing the innovative leader behind Drillside GeoSolutions, Marc Landry, Major Drilling CTO. With his forward-thinking vision and expertise, we aim to be at the forefront of revolutionizing the mining industry.
Joining forces with us are Chris Drielsma, DGI President, and Vince Gerrie, KORE CEO & Founder, who bring a wealth of knowledge and cutting-edge technology to the table. Together with their teams, they are committed to providing unparalleled geoscience solutions and data-driven insights that enhance our drilling performance and customer experience.
We are dedicated to supporting our drill crews and operations teams around the globe who make these solutions possible. Through their expertise and commitment, we collectively deliver Drillside GeoSolutions and are prepared to revolutionize the drilling industry, together.
