Major Drilling Announces Results of Annual Meeting of Shareholders

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire Major Drilling Announces Results of Annual Meeting of ShareholdersAuthor of the article:MONCTON, New Brunswick, Sept. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Major Drilling Group International Inc. (“Major Drilling” or the “Company”) (TSX: MDI), the largest provider of drilling services to the mining sector, is pleased to announce that all director nominees listed in the Management Information Circular dated July 16, 2026 (the “Circular”) were elected as directors of Major Drilling in the course of the hybrid annual general meeting of shareholders of the Corporation (the “Meeting”) held September 3, 2026. Shareholder participation was high, with the total percentage of shares voted reaching over 79% (representing 65,553,399 common shares of the Corporation).THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountEach of the eight director nominees listed in the Circular was elected by the holders of common shares of the Corporation. The Corporation received the following proxy votes from the holders of common shares with respect to the election of the nine director nominees:Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againDirector Nominee% For% AgainstCaroline Donally99.92%0.08%Louis-Pierre Gignac97.21%2.79%Kim Keating99.87%0.13%Denis Larocque99.92%0.08%Shannon McCrae99.90%0.10%Alvaro Ossio99.97%0.03%Janice Rennie97.06%2.94%Sybil Veenman99.35%0.65% The Board’s approach to executive compensation received 97% approval, and the appointment of Deloitte LLP as independent auditors of the Corporation received 97% approval. The formal report on voting results with respect to all matters voted upon during the Meeting will be available on SEDAR+ under Major Drilling’s profile at www.sedarplus.ca.The Company is pleased to welcome Mr. Alvaro Ossio to the Board of Directors. Mr. Ossio brings more than 25 years of experience in the mining and financial sectors, including senior finance roles with Minera Las Bambas S.A., Minsur S.A., BHP Base Metals Chile and Compañía Minera Antamina S.A. His international experience spans Peru, Chile and Brazil, with expertise in financial management, strategic planning, capital allocation and operational transformation.Major Drilling Group International Inc. is the world’s largest provider of drilling services in the metals and mining industry. The diverse needs of the Company’s global clientele are met through field operations and registered offices that span across North America, South America, Australia, Asia, Africa, and Europe. Established in 1980, the Company has grown to become a global brand in the mining space, known for tackling many of the world’s most challenging drilling projects. Supported by a highly skilled workforce, Major Drilling is led by an experienced senior management team that has steered it through various economic and mining cycles, supported by regional managers known for delivering decades of superior project management.Major Drilling is regarded as an industry expert at delivering a wide range of drilling services, including reverse circulation, surface and underground coring, directional, sonic, geotechnical, environmental, water-well, coal-bed methane, shallow gas, underground percussive/longhole, and surface drill and blast, along with the ongoing development and evolution of its suite of data and technology-driven innovation services.For further information:Ryan HanleyDirector, Corporate Development & Investor RelationsTel: (506) 857-8636Fax: (506) 857-9211ir@majordrilling.comThis advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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