Global Ferronickel Holdings Inc., or FNI, reported a 169.6-percent increase in first-quarter net income attributable to shareholders, driven by higher nickel ore prices and increased shipment volumes from its Palawan operations. The Philippine-listed nickel ore producer said net income for the January-to-March period rose to ₱478.0 million from ₱177.3 ...

SITE PROFILE The Delta BAAC Project, located in Rizal, Philippines, is a basalt quarrying operation owned by Helix Aggregates, Inc. with Delta Earthmoving, Inc. as the principal client. Orica serves as the blasting contractor under Delta and has been delivering services at the BAAC site since 2009. The project operates under a Total Loading Service...

San Miguel Corporation has designated the ₱740-billion New Manila International Airport as its primary infrastructure priority, establishing a firm operational completion target for November 2028.  Company chairman Ramon Ang confirmed the development timeline following a series of construction delays that pushed the project past its original 2027 openi...

The Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP) is moving closer to a direct rail link to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) after the government awarded the contract for the airport spur line.  The award adds to D.M. Consunji Inc.’s (DMCI) growing role in the country’s flagship subway program, with the company securing another major package tied to the ...

In modern material processing, the most effective solution is not always the largest or most powerful machine, but the one that best matches the duty and the material being processed. As operators continue to focus on total value and lifecycle efficiency, equipment selection is becoming more precise.  This is particularly important in crushing and sizi...

MAEM International Inc., the Mindanao Association of Mining Engineers, held its 32nd Annual Mining Symposium and Exhibits on April 29 and 30 at the SMX Convention Center in SM Lanang, Davao City, drawing 281 registered participants and featuring 45 exhibit booths with 100 exhibitors.  Malaysian Consul General Muhammad Ikhawan Ariff Muhammad Yusof, atte...

The Middle East conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran remains active but has entered a period of unstable ceasefires and intermittent confrontation. Since its escalation in early 2026, the conflict has been marked by intermittent maritime incidents, shipping disruptions, and persistent geopolitical tension. While diplomatic negotiations c...

For years, discussions surrounding mining in the Philippines have largely focused on permitting, environmental concerns, social acceptability, and the perennial question of whether we are deriving sufficient value from our mineral resources.   Today, however, the conversation has evolved to highlight the role of critical minerals in the development of ...

The Writ of Kalikasan is a bell in the storm. But not every noise is a fire, and not every fire is visible from the courthouse steps. That is the difficult wisdom running through two recent Supreme Court decisions: Batan v. MGB and Altai Philippines Mining Corporation, decided on Nov. 4, 2025; and Protect Manicani Island Society (PROMISI) v. DENR and H...

Apex Mining Co. Inc. (APX) reported a 94-percent increase in consolidated net income for the first quarter of 2026, driven by significantly higher gold prices despite lower sales volumes and weaker ore grades. In a disclosure, the listed mining company said consolidated net income reached P2.82 billion in the January-to-March period, up by P1.37 billio...

The Philippines highlighted its strategy for developing a sustainable and investment-friendly critical minerals sector during the OECD Critical Minerals Forum held on April 28–29 at the OECD Istanbul Center. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) joined the Philippine delegation at the foru...

MMD Group Limited (MMD), a global manufacturer of material sizing and handling systems, has signed an agreement with global mining company Anglo American to acquire the intellectual property rights to TraxIQ, a system-level material handling solution originally developed by the mining company. As the owner of the TraxIQ intellectual property, MMD will ...

Listed natural resources development company Nickel Asia Corp. (NAC) reported a 26-percent decline in attributable net income for the first quarter of 2026, although the company said core earnings improved amid stronger nickel prices and continued expansion in its renewable energy business. Attributable net income, net of minority interest, fell to P37...

Indonesia and the Philippines are moving to strengthen regional cooperation in the nickel industry through the proposed Indonesia-Philippines Nickel Corridor, aimed at reinforcing critical mineral supply chains and expanding industrial collaboration across Southeast Asia. The initiative was highlighted during a high-level business roundtable led by the...

Reaffirming a shared commitment to environmental protection and sustainable resource management, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region XIII (Caraga), in partnership with Hinatuan Mining Corporation – Tagana-an Nickel Project (HMC-TNP), successfully conducted a training program for accredited Deputy Environment and Natural Resou...

In celebration of World Water Day 2026, Hinatuan Mining Corporation – Tagana-an Nickel Project (HMC-TNP) brought together employees and personnel for a company-wide coastal cleanup drive at the South Beaching Area on Hinatuan Island. Anchored on this year’s theme, “Water and Gender: Where Water Flows, Equality Grows,” the activity highlighted the vital...

Hinatuan Mining Corporation – Tagana-an Nickel Project (HMC-TNP) continues to uphold its strong commitment to sustainable, responsible, and progressive mining operations after successfully completing the Tenement, Safety and Health, Environment, and Social Development (TSHES) Monitoring conducted by technical personnel from the Mines and Geosciences Burea...

MAKATI CITY, PHILIPPINES — The Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) and its member companies laud the recent decision of the Supreme Court in G.R. No. 262969, which dismissed the Petition for a Writ of Kalikasan filed against Hinatuan Mining Corporation (HMC). This landmark ruling marks a definitive shift in the regulatory landscape, effective...

OceanaGold (Philippines), Inc. has sold 31% or around 6,684 ounces of its annual gold doré production to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) in 2025, exceeding the minimum 25% commitment under its  gold buying agreement with the central bank. The higher-than-committed delivery reinforces the Philippines’ reserve buffer and supports national economic ...

OceanaGold (Philippines) Inc. reported a net income of $34.7 million in the first quarter of 2026, driven by strong gold prices and steady production from its Didipio gold-copper mine in Nueva Vizcaya. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the company said revenue for the January-to-March period reached $158.4 million, nearly double the $79...

On March 27, 2026, the 13th Annual PMEA Invitational Golf Tournament was held at the Mount Malarayat Golf & Country Club. The summer's heat was not an obstacle for this year’s players in displaying their skill, precision and perseverance for the sport.

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) has released the list of qualified mining companies for the 2026 Presidential Mineral Industry Environmental Award (PMIEA) and Best Mining Forest Contest (BMFC), recognizing firms that demonstrated compliance with environmental protection, mine safety and sustainable development standards. The PMIEA is considered ...

Greenlight Holdings Inc. (GRHI), a joint venture between Emerging Power Inc. (EPI) and Shell Overseas Investments BV (SOIBV), has secured a ₱9.36-billion project finance senior term loan facility for the construction of the 240-megawatt-peak (MWp) San Isidro Leyte Solar Power Project. The financing was provided by China Banking Corp. (China Bank) and S...

The Asian Development Bank has launched a financing facility aimed at helping countries in Asia and the Pacific develop secure and sustainable critical minerals supply chains needed for clean energy technologies and industrial growth. The new Critical Minerals Financing Partnership Facility seeks to mobilize financing and technical assistance for proje...