MONCTON, New Brunswick (August 11, 2016) – Major Drilling Group International Inc. (TSX: MDI) (“Major Drilling” or the “Company”) announces the resignation of Mr. Denis Despres as Chief Operating Officer (“COO”) of the Company in order to pursue another opportunity. Mr. Despres joined Major Drilling in 2010 and has served as the Company’s COO since December 2013. The Board thanks Mr. Despres for his contributions to the Company during his tenure as COO.