Weir has been awarded a contract to supply a 150 tph crushing and screening plant for Bezant’s Hope and Gorob Copper-Gold Project in Namibia. The value of the agreement has not been disclosed. The order includes: an ENDURON® ET905 jaw crusher; an ENDURON® ET906 jaw crusher; a Trio® TF4012 vibrating grizzly feeder; a Trio® EF3605 vibrating pan feeder; a...

Major Drilling’s Philippines branch achieved a significant milestone—10 years of safe operations without a Lost Time Injury (LTI). In 2025, the branch surpassed 4 million LTI-free hours by emphasizing proactive safety standards, ongoing training, and open communication. This achievement reflects a sustained commitment to workplace safety and operational d...

Mining sites are becoming more connected every year. Fleet management, CCTV, access control, process-plant control systems, weighbridge reporting, safety alarms, VoIP radios, and site-wide Wi-Fi all depend on the cabling and network links behind the scenes. When those links aren’t installed and tested properly, the impact shows up fast: dropped connect...

The trip from Mapun, Tawi-Tawi, to southern Palawan takes hours across open water, often through rough seas. For Dhevina Tutuh, the journey was worth the risk. “People used to say my child was not normal. As a mother, that worried me day and night,” Tutuh said. Tutuh and her daughter Marina traveled about 15 hours by sea to reach the municipality of...

Discovering the Strength of Epiroc’s PowerROC T35 MKII Marking a significant milestone, Epiroc Philippines Inc. currently launched the PowerROC T35 MKII. Epiroc Philippines Inc. is an industry leader that continues to drive transformative innovation and operational excellence in the Philippine mining & quarrying industry.

NAC Foundation Inc., the philanthropic arm of Nickel Asia Corporation, in partnership with St. Luke’s Medical Center Foundation Inc., the Provincial Government of Eastern Samar and the Municipal Government of Guiuan, conducted a four-day intensive surgical services programme at Felipe Abrigo Memorial Hospital from February 16 to 19. The initiative deli...

Aiming to preserve and promote the rich heritage of the Tuwali indigenous group of Ifugao, Canadian mining firm OceanaGold is strengthening its partnership with Nueva Vizcaya State University (NVSU) through the company’s Indigenous Peoples (IP) Culture Revitalization Program. To deepen its engagement with Indigenous communities, OceanaGold Philippines ...

Weir’s materials technology capabilities are a key factor in WARMAN® MCR® slurry pumps remaining the preferred solution for mill circuit applications among the world’s major miners. Notably, Weir’s long-standing expertise in elastomer science enables its rubber-lined pumps to compete directly with, and often outperform, metal-lined alternatives in abrasiv...

The mining and quarrying industry exposes machinery and equipment to some of the most destructive forces, including abrasion, corrosion, wear, impact, and chemical attack. Belzona’s high-performance and innovative solutions are engineered for the repair and protection of assets across multiple industries. These solutions have a proven record of minimiz...

As one of the world's most mineralised nations, with an estimated USD 1 trillion in untapped reserves, mining operations across the Philippines face a consistent challenge — effective water management. Whether deep underground or in expansive open-pit operations, managing water efficiently can make the difference between operational success and costly ...

Once a mined-out area, Umahan sa Minahan in Sitio Taga 2 now stands as a model of successful post-mining land rehabilitation. Covering 1.2 hectares, the site was transformed by Taganito Mining Corporation (TMC) in 2012 into productive farmland to showcase sustainable land use after mining. What began as a small vegetable and fruit tree plot has sinc...

The Taganito Mining Corporation (TMC) Mine Environmental Protection and Enhancement Office (MEPEO) spearheaded the month-long celebration of Environment Month 2025 with the theme, “Ending Global Plastic Pollution.” The celebration featured a series of engaging and impactful activities that promoted environmental awareness and action among employees, pa...

At RDCL, we believe that true strength lies in connection — in bringing together people, expertise, and perspectives across regions to create something greater than the sum of its parts. As a business that operates across the Asia-Pacific, with teams in New Zealand and the Philippines, RDCL’s success is built on the power of collaboration and shared pu...

Polymeric Shimming and Chocking Systems Protect Assets Against Corrosion Pourable shimming and chocking systems are used worldwide in marine, offshore, and many other industrial environments. They provide reliable alignment, reduced vibration, and long-term corrosion protection. Avoid Asset Failures with Effective Precision Alignment Within heavy...

From the vast open pits to the sediment-filled settling ponds, a mining operation is a landscape in constant, measured motion. For the Philippine mining industry, mastering this motion—the movement of earth, water, and infrastructure—is the key to unlocking new levels of efficiency, safety, and environmental responsibility. At the heart of this tran...

By Thomas Hanna, PG, Technical Director – Johnson Screens The use of Shur-Pak glass beads is becoming a better choice for the long-term operational costs of wells. This article compares the performance of two nearby wells—RWD 2004-6 and RWD 2024-6—constructed in the Quaternary High Plains aquifer near Lancaster, Nebraska, USA. These municipal sup...