Business Details
46 Years
experience
Specialized Mining Drilling Services Worldwide
We are the world's leading provider of specialized drilling services in the metals and mining industry, established in 1980. Our global operations span six continents, supported by a skilled workforce and a commitment to safety, innovation, and environmental stewardship. With a fleet of 700 drills and over 5,000 employees, we tackle complex projects while maintaining long-standing relationships with major mining companies. Our senior management team, with decades of experience across economic cycles, drives our reputation for quality, safety, and results.We invest in cutting-edge technologies like AI-driven orebody imaging and robotic rod handling to enhance efficiency and sustainability. Our partnerships, such as the strategic alliance with KORE GeoSystems and DGI Geoscience, solidify our position at the forefront of drilling innovation. We prioritize local expertise in every region we serve, ensuring tailored solutions that meet global standards.
Services
Surface Drilling
Underground Coring
Directional Drilling
Reverse Circulation
Sonic Dewatering
GeoSolutions
Orebody Imaging
Hydrogeological Data
Core Logging
Blast Hole Drilling
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- We operate 700 drills across six continents, ensuring global accessibility.
- Our management team has decades of experience navigating mining cycles.
- We pioneered AI-driven orebody imaging and robotic drilling technologies.
- We maintain a strong safety culture with industry-leading incident rates.
- Our partnerships enable real-time data integration for exploration efficiency.
What people say
Lowest incident rate
Highest production rate
Innovative approach
Worry-free project
Environmental stewardship
Services
Surface Drilling
Surface drilling services provide exploration and production solutions for open-pit and near-surface mining operations. Our advanced equipment, including core drilling and reverse circulation systems, ensures precise data collection and resource extraction. Clients benefit from reduced environmental impact through optimized water management and automated rod handling technologies.
Underground Coring
Underground coring services enable detailed geological analysis in confined mining environments. Using skid-mounted rigs and directional drilling techniques, we extract high-quality core samples for mineral assessment. Innovations like real-time borehole imaging enhance accuracy while improving worker safety in deep underground operations.
GeoSolutions
Drillside GeoSolutions integrates AI and data analytics for real-time orebody characterization. Our proprietary tools like SPECTOR AI automate core logging and improve decision-making during exploration. This technology suite enhances productivity by 30% while providing remote access to geological data for global project teams.
Directional Drilling
Directional drilling services create angled boreholes to access mineral deposits beneath obstacles. Our expertise in navigating complex geologies reduces surface disruption and lowers project costs. Applications include dewatering systems and cross-formation sampling in both surface and underground mining contexts.
Reverse Circulation
Reverse circulation drilling delivers rapid, contamination-free sample recovery for exploration programs. This method's efficiency in hard rock environments accelerates resource definition campaigns. Enhanced dust suppression systems and automated sample handling improve operational safety and environmental compliance.
People
Denis Larocque
President & CEO
Denis Larocque has led Major Drilling since 2015, guiding global expansion across five continents. With a career spanning 30 years at the company, he previously served as CFO and VP Finance. His strategic vision focuses on technological innovation and sustainable growth in mining services.
Marc Landry
Chief Technology Officer
Marc Landry directs technological innovation at Major Drilling, overseeing the TrailBlazer solutions suite since 2024. He has held leadership roles in finance and logistics since joining in 2005. His current focus is integrating AI and automation through partnerships like the KORE GeoSystems alliance.
Ashley Martin
Chief Operating Officer
Ashley Martin brings 28 years of drilling expertise to his COO role, starting his career in 1995. He previously managed Canadian and Latin American operations, implementing safety protocols that reduced incident rates by 40%. His operational leadership spans exploration to production drilling phases.
John Ross Davies
VP Australasian & African Operations
John Ross Davies has managed drilling operations in Asia-Pacific and Africa since 1996. With engineering expertise since 1989, he previously led Asia-Pacific teams before becoming regional VP. His technical background includes complex projects in remote locations with challenging logistics.
Kevin Slemko
VP US Operations
Kevin Slemko oversees US operations with 32 years of mining industry experience. Since joining in 2014, he has expanded service offerings through acquisitions like Taurus Drilling. His operational focus includes optimizing drill performance metrics and implementing safety training programs across 15+ regional offices.
Questions
What drilling services does Major Drilling offer?
We provide surface, underground, and geotechnical drilling services including core drilling, reverse circulation, directional drilling, and specialized solutions like AI-powered orebody imaging for mining exploration and production.
Which regions does Major Drilling operate in?
Our operations span six continents with field offices in North America, South America, Australia, Asia, Africa, and Europe, supported by a fleet of 700 drills and 5,000 employees.
How does Major Drilling ensure safety?
We maintain industry-leading safety standards through automated equipment like SafeGrip rod handlers, comprehensive training programs, and real-time monitoring systems that reduced incident rates by 40% over the past decade.
What technologies does Major Drilling use?
Our innovations include Rock5 drill analytics, AquaLink water management systems, SPECTOR AI core logging software, and the Drillside Imaging Unit that provides real-time geological data at exploration sites.
How can I partner with Major Drilling?
Contact our business development team through the 'Become a Partner' portal on our website to discuss collaboration opportunities in technology integration, equipment supply, or joint venture projects.
