The Philippines, the United States and Japan on Friday expressed intent to advance their trilateral cooperation on clean energy. The commitment was made during the historic trilateral summit of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the White House in Washington DC. In a joint statement...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Wednesday bared several big-ticket projects being constructed by the government in a bid to decongest traffic in Metro Manila. Speaking at the Bagong Pilipinas Town Hall Meeting on Traffic Concerns convened by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in San Juan City, DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan discussed...
The Philippine National Railways (PNR) said construction of the Metro Manila portion of the 147-kilometer North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) will go full blast by October this year. At the Saturday News Forum in Quezon City, PNR chair Michael Ted Macapagal said the National Capital Region (NCR) pre-construction works involve fencing, removal of old tr...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) continues to make significant strides in the implementation of its Davao River Bridge Project also known as the Bucana Bridge which is an integral part of the Davao City Coastal Bypass Road. In his inspection report to DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, Senior Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain said that the ...
The Philippines and Papua New Guinea (PNG) are eyeing possible cooperation on critical minerals and fisheries sectors, Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo said Thursday. After his bilateral meeting with PNG Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko, Manalo said the Philippines is eager to explore opportunities and “new forms” of partnership with the Paci...
Weir, the global leader in technology driven mining solutions and sole manufacturer of Linatex® premium rubber, has introduced new branding to their iconic red rubber. Linatex® premium rubber is renowned for its unparalleled wear life and total cost of ownership benefits, this new enhancement is a definitive stand against imitators selling inferior red ru...
“The Philippine Mineral Reporting Code (PMRC) sets out the minimum standards, recommendations, and guidelines for public reporting in the Philippines of Exploration Results, Exploration Targets, Mineral Resources, and Mineral Reserves,” [1] as explained by Mr. Ciceron Angeles, Jr., PMRC Committee Chairman and Consulting Geologist. In November 2021, th...
Australia recently launched one of their largest indigenous-led renewable energy project. Australia’s First Nations Yindjibarndi people have partnered with ACEN, a Philippine renewables company, to develop and operate renewable energy projects in Western Australia. In the Philippines, ACEN is one of the subsidiaries of the Ayala Corporation and is the...
In a world where precision and efficiency drive profitability, the importance of reliable, accurate payload measurement cannot be overstated. At the heart of this crucial sector stands Loadrite, a name synonymous with quality and innovation in the field of onboard weighing solutions since 1979. The company is thrilled to announce an extraordinary oppor...
It may not be obvious at first, but tires are one of the top expenses of a mining company, along with fuel and equipment costs. When one tire of a mining truck used for moving earth and ore costs an estimated US$10,000, any prudent company must figure out how to maximize this investment. That’s where companies like Higantis Corporation come in. Instead...
OP Pro is Hexagon’s full-featured solution for fleet management, equipping mining professionals with invaluable insights into all aspects of their fleet operation within a user experience designed for efficiency. Used by mines worldwide, this product helps operations safely accelerate efficiency and avoid disruptions caused by poor fuel/time management...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is committed to address infrastructure challenges in the Philippines and build a more resilient and prosperous future under Bagong Pilipinas by further strengthening partnership with the Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism (MLIT) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency ...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), together with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) hosted on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, another Contractor’s Outreach Program for the Bataan - Cavite Interlink Bridge (BCIB) Project. The event held at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pa...
A remarkable step forward in the infrastructure development under Bagong Pilipinas following a successful loan signing agreement between the Government of the Philippines and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for the procurement and civil works of the 23-kilometer Dalton Pass East Alignment Road Project in Cagayan Valley Region. In a ce...
The research studies under the Apex Mining Professorial Chairs in Mining and Metallurgical Engineering have shown that mining tailings and silt are potential substitutes for cementitious materials in concrete mixes while using non-noble metals as reduction catalysts can reduce the cost of producing fuel cells. The Apex Mining Professorial Chairs, ...
Investment and job opportunities in the province are seen to get a boost as the construction of the Pangasinan Link Expressway (PLEX) begins after the groundbreaking ceremony here Thursday. “It will serve as a backbone of the province in terms of ease of travel and accessibility. If we are able to construct it, it will open many doors to other towns an...
For the first time in 15 years, the Philippine government granted permit to the copper mining project of Perth-based Celsius Resources with initial investments of USD253 million, or around PHP14 billion. In a statement over the weekend, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said Celsius Resources’ local unit Makilala Mining Company, Inc. (MMCI) wa...
Site investigation holds an undeniable significance in the construction process. Cam Wylie from RDCL explores the value of a thorough site investigation and its potential to save money and create value in the long run, even with the initial investment. Can we put a dollar figure on understanding the ground beneath what we build? It is widely recogni...
Global Ferronickel Holdings, Inc. (PSE: FNI), a leading nickel ore producer in the Philippines, reported revenues of ₱8.8 billion in 2023, operating income of ₱2.8 billion, net income attributable to shareholders of ₱1.5 billion, and earnings per share (EPS) of ₱0.3022. The 30.5% year-over-year increase in revenues to ₱8.8 billion was largely driven by...
By Zeevik Halber Editor’s note: Zeevik Halber is the CEO of AnyWay Solutions, a company with a longstanding presence in Papua New Guinea and after a few years of exploring is now looking to bring its climate resilient designs and solutions to the Philippines. Papua New Guinea (PNG) is a land of mystery and splendor. Its untouched wilderness, breatht...
Celsius Resources Limited (“CLA”, “Celsius” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that its Philippine subsidiary, Makilala Mining Company, Inc. (“MMCI or the “Contractor”), has obtained a Mineral Production Sharing Agreement (“MPSA” or the “Agreement”) with the Philippine Government for its flagship Maalinao-Caigutan-Biyog Mining Project (“MCB” or the ...
Listed natural resources development firm Nickel Asia Corp. (NAC) (PSE: NIKL) recorded an attributable net income (net of minority interest) of P3.7 billion, down 53 percent from P7.9 billion year-on-year based on its audited financial and operating results for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2023. This is on the back of lower nickel ore pri...
The province of Cebu will partner with private firms to continue oil and natural gas exploration in Alegria town, south of Cebu, Governor Gwendolyn Garcia said Thursday. Garcia’s decision came as Department of Energy (DOE) Undersecretary Alessandro Sales visited the provincial capitol on Thursday to inform the governor of the agency’s intention to cont...
Prime Energy Resources Development B.V. said the exploration of new wells on Service Contract (SC) 38 remains on track. On Friday, Prime Energy announced that it awarded a USD69.9-million (PHP3.88-billion) contract to Noble for the use of its deepwater drillship “Noble Viking" for the Malampaya Phase 4 Project. The Noble Viking drillship will be inv...
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