The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) has officially opened the nomination period for the 2026 Presidential Mineral Industry Environmental Award (PMIEA), marking the full implementation of the revised guidelines and procedures outlined in MGB Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 2025-002, signed on February 18, 2025. The 2026 PMIEA will be implemented in acco...

Walk past any construction site in the Philippines and you’ll likely see a familiar sight — piles of plywood stacked near a freshly poured foundation, warped and water-stained from repeated use. For decades, plywood has been the go-to material for local formwork, even as builders quietly acknowledge its flaws: it’s heavy, wasteful and short-lived, especia...

At TVI Resource Development Philippines Inc. (TVIRD), rehabilitating the environment is not just a matter of compliance — it is a long-term commitment deeply rooted in the organization’s respect for nature’s healing processes. Guided by the principles of natural plant succession, the company’s approach to revegetation mirrors the natural growth of forests...

By Paramina Earth Technologies Inc. / Thea Samantha C. Go, EM   Building on GEOVIA's Digital Foundation As discussed in Part 1 of the previous issue, Philippine mines can overcome operational challenges through GEOVIA's specialized tools. Surpac brings new precision to resource estimation in complex ore bodies, replacing manual methods with relia...

Major capital expenditure is often investors’ main concern when deciding whether to start a mining operation. Numerous financial considerations arise, including infrastructure needs such as road construction, fixed plant requirements, the number of haul trucks, or the installation of rail links to port. These upfront costs can be significant and are of...

Instead of storing mine waste in complex and vulnerable tailings dams, mining companies in the Philippines can convert waste into valuable minerals, chemicals, and construction materials — mostly utilizing existing infrastructure — while making a profit, according to global professional services company GHD. Speaking ahead of the 71st Annual National M...

By Jake Tan, Product Manager, Fluke South East Asia Pte Ltd   In the mining industry, every decision about safety carries weight. Beyond the visible risks of heavy machinery and unstable ground, electrical hazards remain one of the most underestimated threats. A small anomaly — such as an unusual reading, a flicker in performance, or a faint sign...

In Dinapigue, Isabela, the story of mining is taking a creative turn. Where others see discarded glass and plastics, Dinapigue Mining Corporation (DMC) sees the building blocks of sustainability. Inside its Material Recovery Facility (MRF), bottles and wrappers that would have likely ended up as waste are crushed, shredded, and given a second life as e...

As the Philippines moves toward smarter and more sustainable transport systems, one company is positioning itself at the heart of that transformation: Geotab, a global leader in connected transportation solutions. With the launch of Geotab Ace in Southeast Asia, the company introduces an AI-powered digital assistant that brings fleet management to a ne...

The mining and quarrying industry exposes machinery and equipment to some of the most destructive forces, including abrasion, corrosion, wear, impact, and chemical attack. Belzona’s high-performance and innovative solutions are engineered for the repair and protection of assets across multiple industries. These solutions have a proven record of minimiz...

As one of the world's most mineralised nations, with an estimated USD 1 trillion in untapped reserves, mining operations across the Philippines face a consistent challenge — effective water management. Whether deep underground or in expansive open-pit operations, managing water efficiently can make the difference between operational success and costly ...

Once a mined-out area, Umahan sa Minahan in Sitio Taga 2 now stands as a model of successful post-mining land rehabilitation. Covering 1.2 hectares, the site was transformed by Taganito Mining Corporation (TMC) in 2012 into productive farmland to showcase sustainable land use after mining. What began as a small vegetable and fruit tree plot has sinc...

The Taganito Mining Corporation (TMC) Mine Environmental Protection and Enhancement Office (MEPEO) spearheaded the month-long celebration of Environment Month 2025 with the theme, “Ending Global Plastic Pollution.” The celebration featured a series of engaging and impactful activities that promoted environmental awareness and action among employees, pa...

At RDCL, we believe that true strength lies in connection — in bringing together people, expertise, and perspectives across regions to create something greater than the sum of its parts. As a business that operates across the Asia-Pacific, with teams in New Zealand and the Philippines, RDCL’s success is built on the power of collaboration and shared pu...

Technical personnel from the Mines and Geosciences Bureau participated in the Monitoring and Evaluation Framework Validation Workshop of the ASEAN Minerals Cooperation Action Plan IV (AMCAP-IV) for 2026–2030, held in Bali, Indonesia, from November 17 to 19, 2025. Representing the Philippines were Dr. Karlo L. Queaño of the Lands Geological Survey Divis...

Taganito Mining Corporation (TMC) has reaffirmed its environmental stewardship and community partnership by signing five new Memoranda of Agreement (MOAs) on November 27, 2025, covering a combined 283 hectares of reforestation under the Adopt-National Greening Program (NGP). The move reinforces the company’s commitment to responsible mining and compliance...

Australian-listed Celsius Resources Ltd has marked a major milestone for its Maalinao-Caigutan-Biyog (MCB) Copper-Gold Project in Kalinga after defining its first JORC-compliant Ore Reserve Estimate, strengthening the project’s pathway toward development and financing. The maiden underground ore reserve stands at 130.2 million metric tons grading 0.66 ...

Four subsidiaries of listed natural resources development company Nickel Asia Corporation (NAC) were honoured at the 2025 Philippine Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (PH-EITI) National Conference, held on 28 November 2025 at Sequoia Hotel in Parañaque City. Cagdianao Mining Corporation (CMC) and Hinatuan Mining Corporation (HMC) earned sec...

Japan’s support to the Philippines will accelerate the completion of infrastructure projects that will bring immediate benefits to the Filipino people, Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon said. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has directed the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to expand cooperation and partnerships with other countries to bol...

The 2025 Extractives Transparency Week (ETW) opened with renewed momentum toward more inclusive and accountable natural resource governance in the Philippines, as the Philippine Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (PH-EITI) marked its second decade of promoting transparency, accountability and public participation in the mining, oil and gas sect...

Geo Connect Asia Geo Connect Asia 2026, themed “Geospatial driven impacts: underground, land & sea to sky”, focuses on bringing the geospatial and location intelligence industries together for two days of face-to-face discussions and networking on the 31st March & 1st April in Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Singapore.  Supported by the ...

The country’s premiere annual “red carpet” for excellence in environmental management and safety once again shone on TVI Resource Development Philippines Inc. (TVIRD), as its Siana Gold Project and Balabag Gold and Silver Project both clinched the coveted Presidential Mineral Industry Environment Award (PMIEA). The awards were conferred at the CAP Conv...

Diwata-Women in Resource Development Inc. (Diwata Inc.) successfully held the inaugural session of its new mentoring series, "Network to the Next Level," in partnership with Raniag Minera of OceanaGold Philippines, Inc. The event, held at the historic Hill Station, Casa Vallejo, in Baguio City, gathered female leaders, mining professionals, and students f...

The value of the country’s metallic mineral production increased by 14.8 percent in the first nine months of 2025, driven by higher gold revenues, steady nickel prices and a sharp rebound in iron ore output, preliminary government data showed. Figures from the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) placed the value of metallic mineral production at P219.74...