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Awards & Recongnition
June 2025 – Canadian Mining Expo (CME)
Partnership of the Year- Takwata NPLH Drilling
Takwata NPLH Drilling was proud to be recognized with the Partnership of the Year award at the 2025 Canadian Mining Expo in Timmins, Ontario. This award celebrates our strong and growing relationship with Taykwa Tagamou Nation, built on mutual respect, economic empowerment, and shared success. Through this partnership, we’ve secured long-term contracts with Agnico Eagle, including a five-year diamond drilling agreement at the Detour Lake mine—creating meaningful employment and advancing Indigenous participation in the mining sector.
January 2025 – Northern Ontario Business
Business of the Month- NPLH Drilling
We’re honoured to have been recognized as Business of the Month by Northern Ontario Business. This distinction highlights our commitment to building generational prosperity in Timmins through meaningful Indigenous partnerships, community-led training initiatives, and excellence in diamond drilling. In late 2024, we launched a four-week diamond-drilling training program—developed alongside Northern College, Taykwa Tagamou Nation, Moose Cree First Nation, and Mushkegowuk Council—that graduated our first cohort in November.
October 2024 – Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund (NADF) Awards
Partnership of the Year – Takwata NPLH Drilling
We’re proud to share that Takwata NPLH Drilling Limited Partnership has been awarded Partnership of the Year at the Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund (NADF) Awards, sponsored by Ontario Power Generation.
This groundbreaking collaboration between Taykwa Tagamou Nation and NPLH Drilling exemplifies Indigenous economic empowerment. The partnership has secured a five-year diamond drilling contract with Agnico Eagle at the Detour Lake mine, generating long-term economic opportunities and supporting sustainable resource development in Northern Ontario.
NPLH Drilling Honored with the Prestigious 2023 Nova Award for Best Business of the Year
Kidd Operations Business of the Year Award (11+ Employees)
[Timmins, May 12, 2023] – NPLH Drilling, a leader in the drilling industry, is proud to announce its recent achievement of the prestigious 2023 Nova Award for Best Business of the Year. This esteemed award recognizes outstanding businesses that demonstrate excellence in innovation, sustainability, and corporate responsibility.
NPLH Drilling has been selected for this honor from a highly competitive field of nominees, highlighting its exceptional performance in delivering sustainable and responsible drilling solutions. This achievement is a testament to the company’s unwavering commitment to excellence in all aspects of its operations, including environmental stewardship, community engagement, employee welfare, and strong governance practices.
“This award is a reflection of our dedicated team’s hard work and commitment to not just meeting, but exceeding industry standards in sustainability and corporate responsibility,” said Dana Blaquiere, CEO of NPLH Drilling. “We are honored to receive the Nova Award and will continue to set the bar high in our industry, ensuring we contribute positively to the economy, environment, and society.”
The Nova Awards, established in 2002, are annually given to businesses that excel in their respective fields and contribute significantly to the broader industry landscape. The award for Best Business of the Year is particularly significant, as it acknowledges a company’s all-around excellence and its positive impact on stakeholders, including employees, customers, communities, and the environment.
Under the leadership of Alex and Dana Blaquiere, NPLH Drilling has made significant strides in integrating innovative technologies and sustainable practices into its business model. The company’s approach to environmental conservation, employee safety, and community development has set new standards in the drilling industry.
NPLH Drilling extends its gratitude to its employees, partners, and customers who have been instrumental in achieving this recognition. The company remains committed to maintaining its leadership position in the industry by continuing to innovate and operate with integrity and responsibility.