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Published: November 3, 2026 |
Major Drilling Group International has acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of Bunbury Drilling Company (BDC), a leading specialized mine dewatering drilling contractor based in Bunbury, Western Australia, for an upfront cash payment of $34.9 million (A$50 million), with an additional $14 million (A$20 million) available through an earn-out, for total consideration of up to $49 million (A$70 million).
“We are very excited to welcome BDC and its employees into the Major Drilling group. This acquisition is directly aligned with our strategic plan, allowing us to offer a new line of highly specialized drilling services to senior companies in an established market, diversifying our revenue streams and expanding on existing relationships,” said Denis Larocque, president and CEO of Major Drilling.
“BDC has a strong reputation in Australia, particularly among major mining companies, which has been built on decades of delivering innovation and high-quality services to its clients. BDC’s management team will remain in place to continue building on these strong relationships, while our existing local team is well positioned to support a smooth integration. BDC and Major Drilling share similar cultural and operational values, with a commitment to safety, strong maintenance practices, and high operational standards,” added Larocque.
“After more than 70 years and three generations as a family business, we are proud to see BDC become part of Major Drilling. For seven decades, we have built our reputation on trusted relationships, technical expertise, and a workforce who take genuine pride in their work. We are immensely proud of our team as their achievements are what attracted the attention of a global industry leader like Major Drilling, a company that shares our values and commitment to safety, quality, and people,” said Jason Linaker, principal of BDC.
“This transaction honors our family legacy while opening an exciting new chapter for BDC as we are confident it will enable future generations of our team to make the company proud for another 70 years. By combining Major Drilling’s resources and global reach with BDC’s hydrogeological expertise and experienced crews, we are well positioned to pursue growth in Australia and around the world,” added Linaker.
Major Drilling Group International 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.
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