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Cyr Drilling International is an established and top-performing contract diamond drilling company. Our Founder and President, Gordon Cyr, has 66 years of experience in the mineral exploration field, including 18 years directing the operations of Cyr Drilling International.

The company has earned multiple industry safety awards and a longstanding history of managing large-scale drilling contracts. The company has completed over 250 projects on a domestic and international scale. Since its inception, the organization has drilled 1.5 million meters in a wide range of environments and countries. We generate a high level of repeat business from our existing clientele due to meeting the highest industry standards and achieving client goals and timelines.

As experts in the field, we can provide technical consulting to clients on all aspects of mineral exploration programs. We offer advisory services on logistics within remote locations, drilling techniques, and personnel requirements.

We provide geotechnical and directional drilling services globally. We have drilling experience throughout North America, Greenland, Australia, Mongolia, China, Finland, Portugal, Guyana, Sweden, Albania, Chile, and Argentina. The company has several divisions, including Cyr Drilling International Ltd., Cyr Drilling USA and Cyr Drilling Kivalliq providing all licensing for operations in North America.

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CARING

We are proud to be in partnership with Webequie First Nation, not only as collaborators but as part of the ownership group. This relationship reflects our commitment to meaningful Indigenous participation, shared success, and long-term community development.
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ADVANCED

We leverage cutting-edge equipment and technology, maintained to the highest standards, to efficiently meet our clients’ production goals and timelines — delivering performance without compromise.
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AFFILIATED

We are proud members of key industry associations, including the Canadian Diamond Drilling Association (CDDA), the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC), and AME BC — reflecting our dedication to professionalism and industry best practices.
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VERSATILE

We operate with proven technical expertise in challenging geoclimatic environments, including permafrost and subarctic regions as well as high-altitude terrains. Our crews are trained and equipped to maintain performance and reliability in some of the most demanding field conditions in the world.

About Cyr Drilling

Cyr Drilling International Ltd. is a premier diamond and geotechnical drilling company with a strong reputation for exceeding client expectations. Our leadership team — Gordon, Greg, and Todd Cyr, Walt Thompson, Chad Bozak, Wanda Deller and Tony Marinaro — brings over 150 years of combined experience in the mineral exploration industry.

The Cyr Drilling Group of Companies includes:

  • Cyr Drilling International Ltd.
  • Cyr Drilling USA
  • Cyr Drilling Kivalliq

Mission Statement & Vision

We are a customer-centric company who focuses on the goals and needs of our clients to develop customized exploration programs. We are dedicated to cultivating longstanding relationships with our clients based on honesty, integrity, and respect. Throughout all project phases, we maintain open communications with our clients and report on progress on a daily basis. Our commitment to meeting timelines, quality goals, zero harm safety record, and fiscal budgets has earned us an extremely positive industry reputation as well an exceptional level of repeat business and referrals.

At Cyr Drilling, our mission is to deliver client-focused drilling solutions through customized exploration programs that align with each client’s unique goals and needs. We are committed to building longstanding relationships founded on honesty, integrity, and respect, while maintaining clear, open communication throughout every phase of the project. Our dedication to quality, zero harm safety, timely delivery, and fiscal responsibility continues to drive our outstanding reputation and high rate of repeat business.

Vision Statement

To be recognized as a trusted leader in diamond and geotechnical drilling, known for our reliability, innovation, and client-first approach — setting the standard for operational excellence and collaborative partnerships across North America and beyond.

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