TVI Resource Development Philippines Inc. has completed a three-day dam safety and emergency response training for its Balabag Gold and Silver Project, reinforcing preparedness among employees, regulators, and host communities.
The training, held from March 25 to 27, aimed to strengthen knowledge and response capabilities in handling dam-related emergencies, particularly those involving tailings storage facilities critical to mining operations.
Facilitated by J3 Trainers and Consultants Inc., the program gathered 37 participants from various company departments, along with representatives from the Mines and Geosciences Bureau, the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, and members of host and neighboring communities.
A key highlight of the activity was the field inspection of the project’s tailings storage facility, where technical experts presented its current condition and demonstrated the safety measures implemented in line with industry standards.
Participants also engaged in interactive sessions, including group presentations and post-training assessments, with awards given for best presentation and highest post-test scores to encourage participation.
Located in Bayog, Zamboanga del Sur, the Balabag Gold and Silver Project is a surface gold-silver operation and one of TVIRD’s flagship assets. The project has contributed to local economic development through employment, infrastructure support, and community programs, while operating under government-approved environmental and safety regulations.
The company said the training forms part of its continuing efforts to strengthen its safety culture and ensure that operations are conducted responsibly, with close attention to the welfare of workers and surrounding communities.
