Naantuusineu Drilling

Naantuusineu Drilling — Powered by Experience, Driven by Community

Founded and led by Steve Matoush, Naantuusineu Drilling is a proud Cree-owned company based in Waswanipi, dedicated to serving the Eeyou Istchee Baie-James region. With a deep commitment to community, employment, and local partnerships, Naantuusineu is stepping forward with strength — backed by decades of operational expertise through its strategic alliance with Canadian Drilling Group (CDG).

A Partnership That Makes Us Stronger

The alliance between Naantuusineu Drilling and CDG brings together local leadership and international drilling expertise. Together, we offer a unique value proposition for clients across Eeyou Istchee Baie-James:

• Decades of Combined Experience: Our teams combine deep local knowledge with CDG’s proven track record in exploration drilling across Canada and abroad.

• Commitment to Local Employment: We prioritize hiring and training Cree workers, fostering economic growth and skills development in Waswanipi and surrounding communities.

• Expanded Drilling Services: From exploration drilling to full project support, we deliver professional, reliable services adapted to the needs of the territory.

• A True Partnership with First Nations: Built on mutual respect, this partnership stands for collaboration, opportunity, and long-term impact for the region’s communities.

Setting a New Standard in Eeyou Istchee Baie-James

Naantuusineu Drilling, powered by its alliance with CDG, is not just entering the market — we are reshaping it. Together, we are delivering stronger services, building local capacity, and setting new benchmarks for excellence in exploration drilling.