Fix your gaze upon any segment of the global mining industry, and you're bound to find a long-term growth story that is expected to play out even if economic projections drift downward. I have devoted much effort to bringing an array of quality mining stocks to the attention of my readers, and I continue to perceive significant investment opportunities in the space; but today I wish to draw your attention to an entirely different way to approach the mining industry.
Miners can't mine a thing before they locate and quantify economic reserves, and that's where drilling services provider Major Drilling (OTC: MJDLF) comes into play. Operating worldwide with 547 drill teams in 22 different countries, Major Drilling is ideally positioned to grow alongside global demand for exploration drilling.
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Major Drilling unearthed some seriously high-grade earnings in its recent quarterly report for its fiscal first quarter of 2012. The company enjoyed a 50% revenue surge, which combined with a monster gross profit margin of 31.4% to yield a 250% increase in net earnings. The company increased its dividend, and now yields about 1.25%. Following a noteworthy retreat since April 2011 alongside many resource-related stocks, I view Major Drilling shares as an attractive opportunity that warrants Foolish consideration. I initiated a small position within my own portfolio last month, and I look forward to tracking this enticing ancillary story to the strong trends in global demand for metals and energy.
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