Greenstone Resources Corp. (GRC), operator of the Siana Gold Project in Surigao del Norte, has successfully passed a General Enterprise-Based Education and Training (EBET) inspection conducted by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)-Surigao Provincial Office.
The inspection was conducted on July 15, 2026, marking a step forward in GRC's efforts to expand structured and industry-relevant skills development for its workforce and host communities.
GRC operates the Siana Gold Project in Surigao del Norte through its wholly owned subsidiary, TVI Resource Development Philippines Inc. (TVIRD). The project is covered by Mineral Production Sharing Agreement No. 184-2002-XIII and is located in the municipalities of Tubod, Mainit, Alegria and Bacuag.
The Siana operation was commissioned by TVIRD through GRC in 2022 and produces gold and silver, with the company maintaining partnerships with host communities in Alegria, Tubod and Mainit.
The TESDA inspection reinforces GRC's commitment to developing skills within the communities where it operates, including through initiatives such as the Mabakas Farm School.
Following the inspection, GRC will implement its Upskilling EBET Program to further strengthen employee competencies and support continuous professional development.
The program is intended to provide employees with opportunities to develop skills relevant to their roles and the operational requirements of the mining industry, while supporting the company's broader workforce development efforts.
GRC said the initiative builds on its partnership with TESDA and the support of its management and Human Resources-Learning and Development Team.
The company thanked the TESDA-Surigao Provincial Office, its management and the Human Resources-Learning and Development Team for their support and partnership in advancing skills development.
The move comes as GRC continues to emphasize workforce capability alongside its mining operations. The Siana Gold Project has also been subject to government environmental, safety, health and social development oversight, including a 2026 Tenement Safety, Health, Environment and Social Development audit conducted by the Mines and Geosciences Bureau.
For GRC, the EBET program provides a mechanism to connect the company's workforce development efforts with formal technical and vocational training, while potentially expanding access to skills development within its host communities.
