Major Drilling Group International Inc. announced that Mr. David Balser, currently VP Finance, has been promoted to the position of chief financial officer. The company also announced the promotions of Marc Landry to the new position of VP ­ IT and Logistics, and Ben Graham to the new position of VP ­ HR and Safety. Marc Landry, currently the company's Corporate Controller, joined the Company in 2005 and has been instrumental in the implementation of the company's accounting systems across the organization.

Ben Graham, currently company's Director of HR and Safety, joined the Company in 2007.