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 the forefront of AI advancements in the drilling industry. By adding geological solutions to existing specialized drilling services, Major Drilling will provide a unique service offering that encompasses the latest advanced technology. This investment supports the efforts Major Drilling makes to position itself as the contractor of choice to the drilling industry by providing solutions to help accelerate customers’ projects with timely and quality data contributing to their geological model.
The combination of Major Drilling’s fleet, skilled drilling teams and its TrailBlazer Rock5 technology, with KORE’s digital rock analysis platform, provides the opportunity to deliver valuable data to drilling customers. This is complemented by the borehole data acquisition services offered by DGI to provide a unique service offering in the industry today.
See the full news release here.
Leaders who formed the partnership:
Denis Larocque
“We are delighted to welcome DGI and KORE as our partners. This alliance is a continuation of Major Drilling’s progression in drilling innovation, and also part of our growth strategy as we invest in the future of mining.”
Marc Landry
“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
“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
“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.”
Media coverage of the partnership announcement:
- Canadian Mining Journal: Major Drilling invests in AI partnership with DGI/KORE
- AZO Mining: Major Drilling Expands Service Line with DGI and KORE Partnership
- Global Mining Review: Major Drilling invests in strategic partnership with DGI/Kore
- #PickOfTheDay news roundup on LinkedIn
- International Mining: Major Drilling eyes unique AI-powered offering with DGI/KORE partnership
- The Globe and Mail: Major Drilling Brings AI to Drilling by Investing in a Strategic Partnership with DGI/Kore
- Mining Technology: Major Drilling bets on AI with DGI/Kore alliance
- Salta Mining: Major Drilling Group International suma la Inteligencia Artificial en la industria de la perforación
Reach Out
Learn more about Major Drilling’s growth strategy as we invest in the future of mining by contacting Chief Technology Officer Marc Landry.
Follow Major Drilling on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram to receive the latest company news and updates. Major Drilling Group International Inc. is the world’s leading provider of specialized drilling services primarily serving the mining industry. Established in 1980, Major Drilling has over 1,000 years of combined experience and expertise within its management team. The Company maintains field operations and offices in Canada, the United States, Mexico, South America, Asia, Africa, and Australia. Major Drilling provides a complete suite of drilling services including surface and underground coring, directional, reverse circulation, sonic, geotechnical, environmental, water-well, coal-bed methane, shallow gas, underground percussive/longhole drilling, surface drill and blast, a variety of mine services, and ongoing development of data-driven, high-tech drillside solutions.
