The Canadian Diamond Drilling Association is pleased to recognize Cyr Drilling International Ltd as the CDDA Contractor Member of the Month for August.
In recognition of CYR Drilling International Ltd., our Membership Services Coordinator connected with their team to learn more about the company and what being a member of the Canadian Diamond Drilling Association means to them.
The Faces of CYR Drilling
Cyr Drilling International Ltd. is a premier diamond and geotechnical drilling company with a proven track record of exceeding customer expectations. Their senior management team consists of Gordon, Greg and Todd Cyr, Walt Thompson, Chad Bozak and Wanda Deller, together they have more than 150 years of combined experience in the mineral exploration industry.
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.
“We have a highly skilled and experienced core team of management and field personnel that are dedicated to quality assurance and safety. Our team is culturally diverse, including a high percentage of employees of Indigenous descent. We are dedicated to people development and providing a highly effective staff training program. We are familiar with the cultural customs in global communities and are culturally sensitive.
CYR Drilling Services
We provide the following services:
- Diamond drilling services for mineral exploration of diamonds, coal, gold, silver, uranium, copper, nickel, zinc, lead, and rare earth minerals.
- Geotechnical drilling, including installations of monitoring equipment, soil sampling, standard penetration tests, and chiller unit system for undisturbed ice lense recovery in permafrost.
- Technical and logistical consultations.
- Planning and facilitating public consultations with local communities.
- Setting up and decommissioning camps.
- Training for employees on drilling and survival techniques in remote and harsh environments.
Client Driven Approach
“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 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.”
Why the CDDA Matters to CYR Drilling?
“We believe it is essential for any exploration company to be involved with the CDDA. Our industry needs a strong, credible advocate to promote the safety and well-being of our employees and to set the bar for operational excellence. The CDDA’s leadership in establishing and upholding best practices is vital for raising standards across the entire sector.
We have held the Drillers Excellence Certification (DEC) since it became part of the CDDA. Using this management system has benefited our company immensely. It has helped us build a strong safety culture and implement consistent, high-quality operational practices that set us apart in the industry.”
The Canadian Diamond Drilling Association thanks CYR Drilling for their continued support of the CDDA and our DEC Certification Program. We’re proud to recognize CYR Drilling as our Contractor Member of the Month for August. We encourage our members to learn more about their work by visiting their website: https://cyrdrilling.com/.




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