Major Drilling Reports Second Quarter Results for Fiscal 2018
Exploration activity levels continue to increase in all regions. While revenue is up 10% as compared to the same quarter last year, the volume of activity increased by more than 10%, given the negative impact of foreign exchange translation on revenue as the US dollar weakened compared to the previous year, said Denis Larocque, President and CEO of Major Drilling Group International Inc. We are pleased to see a return of demand for our services in South America and Asia, regions that were most affected by the cyclical downturn. Although drilling prices have not yet recovered, margins improved during the quarter, mainly driven by improved productivity.