NAC-CMC donated PHP1 million for the construction of a Molecular Testing Laboratory (MTL) in Surigao del Norte to boost the province’s detection capability.By: Sarah Mae M. PalacioAs the world is facing a historic crisis brought by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the economic impacts of the pandemic is felt around the world—especially among far-flung ...

Without a question of doubt, the mining industry nowadays is becoming even more complex. It deals with natural resources that are harder and more complicated to access, stricter regulations for both safety and environment, and a redefinition of what “profitable” means with a growing focus on sustainability and quality of life. last October, the country’s ...

Aroroy, Masbate -- Niña Acuña and Ivy O. Rivero, trainees for the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) NC-I and NC-II courses (Photo by Marcelle Villegas, Philippine Resources Journal) By Marcelle P. Villegas In the male-dominated industry of construction and infrastructure, women are starting to make their mark and participating in its development as ...

While COVID-19 remains a threat to different parts of the country, a local community in barangay Sapa, Claver, Surigao del Norte has turned to farming to brace for another threat – food availability and livelihood amid the pandemic.A total of 25 members of Sapa Integrated Farmers’ Association (SIFAS) spent months of the community quarantine attending to t...

In the article we wrote from the previous issue, we challenged the Philippine mining industry to pave way for the workforce of the future. They will be spearheading the utilization of the major trends disrupting the industry - namely: electrification; digitalization; and automation. Experts revealed that among various sectors and industries, the mining in...

Residents of Barangay Talavera, Sitio Bagong Silang and Sitio Campandan received 2 kilos of Bangus each per household last May 20-21, 2020. The Bangus distributed was from the Bangus Farming Project of the United Fisherfolk Association of Bagong Silang (UFAOBS) sponsored by NAC-HMC. The Bangus Farming Project of the UFAOBS funded by the Social Development...

Nickel Asia Corp. - Hinatuan Mining Corp. (NAC-HMC) distributed P 1,600,456.00 worth of food packs to its host communities. The food packs distributed to residents of Barangay Talavera, Sitio Bagong Silang and Sitio Campandan contained 15 kilos rice, 5 cans sardines, 5 cans corned beef, 5 cans beef loaf, 5 pcs. noodles, 5 pcs. pancit canton, 700 grams mil...

Aroroy, Masbate -- Fisherfolks of Masbate with Reef Balls - Jocel R. Regala, Fernando Bete, Jolly N. Tumambac and Angel C. Marcaida, with Rene Dalaygon of Filminera Resources Corporation. (Photo by Marcelle P. Villegas)By: Marcelle P. VillegasThe protection of the marine ecosystem in Masbate is one of the priorities of Filminera Resources Corporation (FRC...

By Marcelle P. Villegas For decades, the marine ecosystem in Masbate faces various threats like dynamite fishing which destroys the coral reefs and kills marine animals. Another is large-scale commercial fishing which causes depletion of fish population and biodiversity. These concerns are being addressed by Filminera Resources Corporation (FRC) in coo...

By Marcelle P. Villegas“At the moment, the company is focusing on the infrastructure such as train projects, water projects, bridge & road projects, and airport projects as this is what there is a lot of right now. As an example, for airport projects, we delivered the passenger loading bridges for the Cebu airport and for the Iloilo airport. For water...

With the increasing trend and awareness on healthier food options, persons with disabilities (PWDs) in barangay Cabugo, Claver, Surigao del Norte, are now exploring the market as proponents and recipients of a Php 1.29 million-worth native chicken poultry project from Taganito Mining Corporation (TMC).A total of 55 PWDs who belong to the peoples organizat...

POWERFUL TOOLS FOR OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCEOptimization and innovation in mining businesses are continuous, but are challenging when external factors such as low and variable commodity prices play a role. This is because production must scale up and down with demand. This challenge is further compounded because many commodities have reached a point of decre...

Nickel Asia Corporation - Hinatuan Mining Corporation (NAC-HMC) formally turned over Bangus Production Project to the United Fisherfolks Association of Bagong Silang (UFAOBS) last January 22, 2020 during the turnover ceremony as part of the company’s commitment to contribute to a brighter future for our communities.UFAOBS members will benefit from the P2-...

Momentum has been described as a mass in motion, a ball that keeps rolling, a force. Cagdianao Mining Corporation dived straight into 2019 with the confidence of its past triumphs, wisdom gained from overcoming past problems, conviction to conquer more challenges, and the hunger to break records; and it showed. The nature of the challenges remain, but...

The installation of 19 Cavex® 400CVX10 hydrocyclones at OceanaGold’s Didipio Project gold and copper mine in the Philippines has led to savings of more than US$800,000 annually through a dramatic reduction in grinding circuit recirculation. The Didipio mine, which employs more than 1,500 workers (drawn predominantly from the local community) expanded i...

On November 19, 3pm Baguio City, Diwata - Women in Resource Development, Inc. (Diwata) will be conducting a bougainvillea planting activity on the occasion of the Philippine Mine Safety and Environment Association’s (PMSEA) 66th Annual National Mine Safety and Environment (ANSMEC) Conference.All-female mining group Diwata will be participating at the 66th...