FCF Minerals Corp. planted hundreds of native tree seedlings and bamboo propagules as part of a tree-growing activity held on June 12 in celebration of Environment Month and Philippine Independence Day.
The activity, conducted at the company's Stage 6 Haul Road area, brought together 41 employees from the Mine Environmental Protection and Enhancement Office (MEPEO) and the Legal and Compliance Department.
Participants planted 400 seedlings of endemic and indigenous tree species, including narra, molave, tuai, tibig, hauili, uisak, kalios and balobo, as well as 120 bamboo bayog propagules.
FCF said the initiative was aimed at promoting environmental stewardship and reinforcing the company's commitment to sustainable development, biodiversity conservation and environmental protection.
Following the planting activity, participants applied rice straw, or dayami, as mulch to help retain soil moisture, protect the ground surface and improve soil fertility as the material decomposes naturally.
The company said the practice supports healthy plant growth and increases the likelihood of seedling survival in rehabilitation areas.
FCF Minerals operates the Runruno Gold-Molybdenum Project in Quezon, Nueva Vizcaya, one of the country's largest producing gold mines. The mine is operated under a Financial or Technical Assistance Agreement and is majority owned by the United Kingdom-listed company Metals Exploration Plc.
Over the years, FCF has implemented progressive mine rehabilitation, reforestation and environmental management programs as part of its commitment to responsible mining and sustainable development. The company regularly undertakes tree-planting, watershed protection and biodiversity conservation activities in partnership with local communities and government agencies.
FCF said initiatives such as the recent tree-growing activity form part of its broader efforts to restore ecosystems, protect biodiversity and preserve the environment for future generations while supporting the long-term sustainability of its mining operations.
