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Dec 16 2025

SafeGrip UG: Where Safety
Drives Success

By Meghan Thebeau Blogs, Innovation

Imagine an underground environment where crews can meet no-hands-on-steel requirements without compromising productivity. With its advanced mechanical systems and easy-to-use controls, SafeGrip UG makes this possible. Like the original SafeGrip, SafeGrip UG is designed to operate in challenging conditions and…

Nov 10 2025

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Major Drilling Argentina: 30 Years of Powering Latin America’s Mining Future

By Meghan Thebeau Blogs

This year, a major milestone is happening in Mendoza, Argentina, where Major Drilling’s local drilling experts are celebrating 30 successful years of operation. To mark the occasion, the Argentina Branch welcomed client partners, local government representatives, trusted suppliers and community…

May 12 2025

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¡Viva Major Drilling Mexico! Operating Over 30 Years with Solid Leadership, Satisfied Clients

By Meghan Thebeau Blogs

In the top mineral-producing states of Sonora, Chihuahua, Durango, Zacatecas, Guerrero and beyond, mining companies count on Major Drilling to mobilize for their exploration projects on the surface and to support production underground. Major Drilling Mexico’s reputation for satisfied clients,…

Dec 18 2024

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Major Drilling’s Top 5 Stories
From 2024

By Meghan Thebeau Blogs, Innovation

In a year marked by tremendous growth, Major Drilling capped a memorable 2024 with a solid financial position, record safety achievements, innovative new tools for drillers and customers, exciting new technology partnerships, and a greatly expanded workforce and fleet. All…

Dec 05 2024

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Major Drilling USA Demonstrates New Robotic Rod Handler and Drill Analytics to Senior Miners

By Meghan Thebeau Blogs, Innovation

Major Drilling leaders in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, recently unveiled new drills with specialized robotics and rod handling equipment for both surface and underground operations at two special innovation demonstrations for senior partners. Guests assemble at the Major Drilling…

Nov 05 2024

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Major Drilling Announces Acquisition of Leading South American Specialty Driller

By Meghan Thebeau Governance, Industry News, Investors, Press Releases

MONCTON, New Brunswick (November 5, 2024) – Major Drilling Group International Inc. (“Major Drilling” or the “Company”) (TSX: MDI), is pleased to announce that it has acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of Explomin Perforaciones (“Explomin”), a leading…

Oct 07 2024

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Q&A: Denis Larocque Celebrates 30 Years With Major Drilling, Looks Toward Tech-filled Future

By Meghan Thebeau Blogs, Governance

In October 2024, President and CEO Denis Larocque celebrated 30 years with the company. After three decades in the mining industry, with one at the helm of Major Drilling, he knows a lot about leading a world-class specialized drilling company.…

Aug 23 2024

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Major Drilling Brings AI to Drilling by Investing in a Strategic Partnership with DGI/KORE

By Meghan Thebeau Blogs, Innovation

Major Drilling is bringing AI to drilling by investing in a strategic partnership with premier downhole technology company DGI Geoscience Inc. and its affiliate company, artificial intelligence-powered core logging tech innovator, KORE GeoSystems. This strategic partnership positions Major Drilling at…

May 30 2024

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‘I Love Drilling’ Says Retiring Field Superintendent Gerry Chartier

By Meghan Thebeau Blogs, Employee Stories

The Major Drilling Branch in Timmins, Ontario, bid a fond farewell to longtime field superintendent and veteran driller, Gerry Chartier, on May 31, 2024. Chartier, aka Big Ger, steps away from the best and only career he’s ever known and…

Feb 29 2024

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Major Drilling Blazes New Trails for Drilling Innovation

By Meghan Thebeau Blogs, ESG, Innovation

“Major Drilling is an innovative company, and we want the world to know it,” Marc Landry, Major Drilling VP Technology and Logistics, said. He is eager to introduce fresh developments that are transforming the way specialized drilling operates. New in…

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SafeGrip UG: Where Safety
Drives Success

Major Drilling Argentina: 30 Years of Powering Latin America’s Mining Future

¡Viva Major Drilling Mexico! Operating Over 30 Years with Solid Leadership, Satisfied Clients

Major Drilling’s Top 5 Stories
From 2024

Major Drilling USA Demonstrates New Robotic Rod Handler and Drill Analytics to Senior Miners

Major Drilling Announces Acquisition of Leading South American Specialty Driller

Q&A: Denis Larocque Celebrates 30 Years With Major Drilling, Looks Toward Tech-filled Future

Major Drilling Brings AI to Drilling by Investing in a Strategic Partnership with DGI/KORE

‘I Love Drilling’ Says Retiring Field Superintendent Gerry Chartier

Major Drilling Blazes New Trails for Drilling Innovation

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