A total of 109 scholars graduated from colleges and universities in 2026, marking another milestone in Taganito Mining Corporation’s (TMC) continuing support for education through its Social Development and Management Program (SDMP). The graduates include scholars from the four mining barangays, neighboring non-mining barangays, as well as scholars und...

Residents of Bagakay now have greater access to safe and affordable drinking water following the turnover of a newly installed water distillation facility by Taganito Mining Corporation (TMC) to the Barangay Local Government Unit (BLGU) of Bagakay. Funded through TMC’s Social Development and Management Program (SDMP), the ₱600,000 facility was establis...

The ever-growing demand for higher-purity industrial minerals, fueled by emerging global applications, poses a challenge for producers dedicated to delivering quality products. Yesterday's production runs are no longer sufficient to meet evolving requirements. To stay ahead, companies must embrace technological advancements, exploring state-of-the-art equ...

Students and faculty members of the Caraga Regional Science High School planted 1,700 indigenous tree seedlings at the rehabilitation area of Taganito Mining Corp. (TMC) as part of the Department of Education's (DepEd) One Million Trees Program for 2026. The tree-planting activity aims to promote environmental conservation and climate action while supp...

Seven learners supported by FCF Minerals Corp. graduated from the Alternative Learning System (ALS) Accreditation and Equivalency (A&E) Program during the Nueva Vizcaya Mass Graduation, Moving Up and Completion Ceremony held on July 17 at the Dupax del Norte Municipal Gymnasium. The graduates were Marilyn L. Baglao and Dylan U. Catalac of Sitio Bus...

Taganito Mining Corp. (TMC) has committed to fund a P9.85-million provincial greening project in Agusan del Sur, supporting forest restoration and sustainable coffee production as part of a broader effort to expand environmental conservation and livelihood opportunities. The company joined the Provincial Government of Agusan del Sur, the Department of ...

Nickel Asia Corp. (NAC) has earned multiple honors at the Philippines Leadership Awards 2026, reinforcing its commitment to fostering a people-centered workplace and strengthening its human resource practices. The awards, organized by the World HRD Congress, recognized NAC with the Philippines' Best Employer Brand Award, the Happy Employer Brand Award ...

Forepoling is a method of supporting the weak roof of a mine or tunnel, traditionally used in soft, loose, or caving ground conditions. To apply this method, poles, timber, steel tubes, or slabs are driven into the ground before or during excavation. The method has been used for centuries in both small-scale mining operations and large tunneling projec...

Mining operations in the Philippines operate in some of the harshest industrial environments in Southeast Asia. Abrasive ore, heavy slurry movement, constant vibration, and continuous production schedules place severe stress on equipment and plant infrastructure. In many cases, maintenance shutdowns can cost thousands of dollars per hour in lost productio...

Taganito HPAL Nickel Corporation (THPAL) has signed contracts with 50 beneficiaries of its 2026 Special Scholarship Program following a competitive screening process, the company, based in Claver, Surigao del Norte, said. The program is part of THPAL's Social Development and Management Program and supports education in mine technology, geosciences, and...

Taganito Mining Corporation (TMC), in partnership with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Surigao del Norte, celebrated the graduation of 196 trainees under the TESDA Enterprise-Based Education and Training (EBET) Upskilling and Regular Training Programs during a mass graduation ceremony on March 31, 2026, at the TMC Training...

Taganito Mining Corporation (TMC) and the Philippine Coast Guard–Coast Guard District Northeastern Mindanao (PCG-CGDNEM) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on April 29, 2026, at the TMC Training and Assessment Center to boost maritime safety, coastal security, and emergency response in Claver and nearby communities. The agreement formalizes collabo...

Precision in elemental analysis in the mining industry directly impacts operational efficiency, ore valuation, compliance, and profitability. For Philippine nickel mining companies, the ability of the assay laboratory to generate fast, accurate, and repeatable analytical results is critical to decision-making in both the field and the laboratory. This ...

In mining and heavy construction, operations never stop. Every hour of downtime means lost productivity, rising costs, and operational disruption. That is why choosing the right partner is about far more than the lowest upfront price—it is about choosing a partner that can respond when challenges arise. When problems occur, customers do not call the fa...

For over three decades, Dela Torre & Co., Inc. (DCI) has remained at the forefront of industrial rubber manufacturing in the Philippines, delivering high-quality products and technical services that support critical industries nationwide and abroad. Recognized for its commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction, DCI has built a sol...

Across the world, governments and investors are looking for ways to unlock their natural resource potential and drive economic resilience. Demand for critical and precious metals continues to surge, and the pressure to bring projects online — or bring old ones back to life — is growing fast. Not surprisingly, we’re seeing that first‑hand across Austral...