When the Major Drilling Winnipeg Branch moved to its new 29,000-square-foot operations head office, new doors opened not only to the building, but also to expanded services and streamlined operations supporting both staff and clients. After 40 years of drilling…
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A client’s geology superintendent once told Christine Mae Coquilla something bold. He said it feels good to have a woman’s perspective in the mining industry because women think differently than men. Fortunately, that once-unthought-of opinion is becoming more prevalent as…
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Shima Jagernath has a particular ability to connect with others who visit her office. That office is a space where all employees in the Suriname Branch in Paramaribo, can come with their concerns and better understand how to progress in…
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Christine Mae Coquilla, Safety Officer, Major Drilling Philippines Shima Jagernath, HR Manager, Major Drilling Suriname In recent years, a lot has been said about the importance of helping women feel welcome, challenge their skills and find opportunities in mining—a historically…
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MONCTON, New Brunswick (March 4, 2021) – Major Drilling Group International Inc. (TSX: MDI), a leading provider of specialized drilling services to the mining sector (“Major Drilling” or the “Company”), today reported results for its third quarter of fiscal year…
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Local Women Encouraged to Join Drilling Industry The South Gobi Province Governor’s Office awarded Major Drilling Mongolia as a “Best Employer of Umnugovi aimag (South Gobi province) in 2020.” Award criteria includes successfully supporting local employment in the province through…
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As the mercury dips below zero Celsius, even the harsh Canadian winter can’t stop the excitement buzzing in Pickle Lake, Ontario. Renewed activity in the area is pushing Australian gold exploration company, Ardiden Limited, to permit and investigate its South…
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As global drilling teams forge ahead into 2021, it’s a great time to look back on a year to remember. Major Drilling rose to the challenges of 2020 by meeting demand and innovating for the future. Despite the difficulties wrought…
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As 2020 soon ends and the world looks toward 2021, Major Drilling reflects on the accomplishments and the challenges of an unprecedented year. The company is proud of what it has achieved including two significant drilling records in Canada and Mongolia.…
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For years, Major Drilling’s partnerships in South America have brought results to both underground and surface mine operations, including blast hole drilling. At Newmont Corporation’s Merian Mine in Suriname, Major Drilling teams prepare for blast operations by drilling holes with…
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