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Four Generations of Drillers with a Major Connection

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…

Kevin GibsonJune 17, 2021

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Meeting Specialized Drilling Needs in Argentina with Challenger Exploration

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)…

Kevin GibsonJune 10, 2021

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Specialized Drilling: Poetry in Motion

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…

Kevin GibsonApril 15, 2021

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Suriname Teams Achieve Lengthy Safety Record at Newmont’s Merian Mine

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,…

Kevin GibsonApril 13, 2021

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New Rod Handling Rigs Enhance Longtime Mexico Partnership With Hecla Mining

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…

Kevin GibsonApril 5, 2021

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Major Drilling Indonesia Partners to Support Client, Strengthen Community

Major Drilling Indonesia is proud to announce the successful completion of an exploration drilling program with valued client, Sumbawa Barat Minerals. The exploration drilling program finished ahead of schedule, within budget, and with zero harm to all personnel and equipment.…

Kevin GibsonMarch 17, 2021

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Major Drilling Opens New Doors in Central Canada

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…

Kevin GibsonMarch 10, 2021

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Women in Mining 2021: Outstanding Women Advancing Major Drilling

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…

Kevin GibsonMarch 6, 2021

Awards & Recognition Blogs ESG

Major Drilling Mongolia Recognized as South Gobi Best Employer

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…

Kevin GibsonJanuary 22, 2021

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Major Drilling Embarks on Winter Drilling Season for Ardiden Limited

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…

Kevin GibsonJanuary 13, 2021

Four Generations of Drillers with a Major Connection

Meeting Specialized Drilling Needs in Argentina with Challenger Exploration

Specialized Drilling: Poetry in Motion

Suriname Teams Achieve Lengthy Safety Record at Newmont’s Merian Mine

New Rod Handling Rigs Enhance Longtime Mexico Partnership With Hecla Mining

Major Drilling Indonesia Partners to Support Client, Strengthen Community

Major Drilling Opens New Doors in Central Canada

Women in Mining 2021: Outstanding Women Advancing Major Drilling

Major Drilling Mongolia Recognized as South Gobi Best Employer

Major Drilling Embarks on Winter Drilling Season for Ardiden Limited

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