Major Drilling completes the acquisition of Taurus Drilling

Major Drilling Group International has completed the previously announced acquisition of the assets and business of Taurus Drilling. Through this acquisition Major Drilling is entering into the underground percussive/longhole drilling sector with operations in Canada, the US and Mexico. Pursuant to this transaction, Major Drilling has acquired 39 drill rigs, together with related equipment, inventory and contracts. 

In addition to purchasing the drilling assets, Major Drilling is retaining the operation’s management teams, as well as the other employees, including experienced drillers.

Based in Moncton, New Brunswick, Major Drilling is one of the world’s largest metals and minerals contract drilling service companies. To support its customers’ varied exploration drilling requirements, Major Drilling maintains field operations and offices in Canada, the United States, Mexico, South America, Asia, and Africa.