MONCTON, New Brunswick (September 6, 2011) – Major Drilling Group International Inc. (TSX: MDI) today reported results for its first quarter of fiscal year 2012, ended July 31, 2011. These are the first results the Corporation is presenting following its adoption of the International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) effective May 1, 2011. The previous fiscal year’s results have been restated accordingly with only minor changes.