Philippine mineral companies emerged as top winners in five of the six categories of the 4th ASEAN Mineral Awards (AMA), held on 2 October in Vientiane, Lao PDR.
Eagle Cement Corporation won the Best Practices in Mineral Mining – Non-Metallic Minerals award, while Northern Cement Corporation took home the Best Practices in Mineral Processing – Non-Metallic Minerals award. Hinatuan Mining Corporation received the Best Practices in Mineral Distribution – Metallic award.
Meanwhile, Carrascal Nickel Corporation and FCF Minerals Corporation were named first runners-up in the Best Practices in Mineral Mining – Metallic and Best Practices in Mineral Processing – Metallic categories, respectively.
Ambassador Elizabeth T. Te congratulated the representatives of the Philippine companies who received the awards, highlighting the country’s strong regional standing in responsible and sustainable mining.
The ASEAN Mineral Awards recognise outstanding companies in the ASEAN region that demonstrate excellence in environmentally and socially responsible mining, processing, and mineral distribution practices. The biennial awards aim to promote sustainable mineral development and encourage the sharing of best practices among ASEAN member states.
The awards were conferred during the Gala Dinner of the 10th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Minerals (AMMin) and its associated meetings and events, held from 29 September to 3 October 2025 in Vientiane.
Environment and Natural Resources Assistant Secretary for Mining Concerns Michael Cabalda, who also serves as Officer-in-Charge of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB), led the Philippine delegation to the 10th AMMin.
During the meeting, ASEAN ministers endorsed and adopted the ASEAN Minerals Development Vision (AMDV) and the ASEAN Minerals Cooperation Action Plan (AMCAP) IV 2026–2030, which outline the region’s collective strategy for advancing sustainable mineral resource management and regional cooperation.
