Major Drilling elects new board members including Alvaro Ossio

MONCTON, New Brunswick, Sept. 04, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Major Drilling Group International Inc., the world’s largest provider of drilling services to the mining sector, has announced the successful election of all eight director nominees at its annual general meeting of shareholders, held on September 3, 2026. The event, which featured both in-person and virtual participation, saw a high level of engagement, with more than 79% of shares voted, representing 65,553,399 common shares of the corporation.

Among the elected directors is Alvaro Ossio, who brings over 25 years of experience in the mining and financial sectors to the board. Ossio’s extensive background includes senior finance roles at 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, where he has specialized in financial management, strategic planning, capital allocation, and operational transformation.

The meeting also approved the Board’s approach to executive compensation with 97% support and confirmed Deloitte LLP as the independent auditors of the corporation, with a similar 97% approval rate. The detailed report on voting results will be made available on SEDAR+ at Major Drilling’s profile on www.sedarplus.ca.

Major Drilling, established in 1980, has grown into a global brand, serving diverse clientele across North America, South America, Australia, Asia, Africa, and Europe. Known for tackling some of the world’s most challenging drilling projects, the company is recognized for its 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. Additionally, the company continues to innovate with data and technology-driven services.

The company’s senior management team, known for navigating various economic and mining cycles, is committed to maintaining Major Drilling’s position as an industry leader. With Mr. Ossio’s addition, the board is poised to address emerging challenges and opportunities in the sector.