The Urbiztondo-Capangdan Fisherfolk Association (URCAFA), a people’s organization supported by Taganito HPAL Nickel Corporation (THPAL), successfully completed its first harvest of 4.9 metric tons of fresh, high-quality milkfish (bangus) on January 27, 2026. The harvest was witnessed by THPAL’s Livelihood Team and the Barangay Local Government Unit (B...

To strengthen local agriculture and expand livelihood opportunities for farmer-beneficiaries, Taganito Mining Corporation (TMC) turned over 5,000 cacao seedlings to the Municipal Government of Claver through a memorandum of agreement (MOA) signing held at Panatao Ecopark on January 8, 2026. Leading the turnover were Claver Mayor Georgia Gokiangkee and ...

QES Technology Philippines, long recognized as a trusted partner in assay laboratories for ED-XRF and sample preparation solutions, is now expanding its expertise into advanced geospatial technologies. Through its strategic partnership with CHCNAV, QES now provides integrated geospatial technologies that support mining and other industries in achieving pr...

Hinatuan Mining Corporation (HMC), in partnership with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and key government and community stakeholders, successfully graduated 74 trainee-scholars under the 2025 General Enterprise-Based Education and Training on Heavy Equipment Operations (GEN EBET-HEO) program. The initiative focused on d...

In industries where durability, safety, and precision are non-negotiable, reliability is more than a promise—it is a requirement. For decades, Dela Torre & Co., Inc. (DCI) has positioned itself as a trusted manufacturer of industrial rubber products and a dependable provider of technical services to the country’s most demanding sectors. From min...

Selecting the right off-the-road (OTR) tire can make a significant difference in the performance, efficiency, and lifespan of your equipment. With different machines, terrains, and working conditions to consider, choosing the right tire can sometimes feel complicated. Higantis helps contractors, fleet owners, and equipment operators find the right tire so...

At Johnson Screens, the spirit of invention has been in our DNA ever since Edward E. Johnson invented the Vee-Wire in 1904. Johnson’s original concept for a continuous-slot water well screen was ahead of its time, and we have been setting the industry standard for performance and reliability ever since. Over time, our highly engineered and precisely...

There's a common misconception in mining and industrial operations that all pumps are essentially the same: choose one with the right horsepower or suction and discharge size, and you're good to go. Not quite. Every mining operation presents unique challenges. Water chemistry, flow rates, head pressure, site access, power availability, and operating co...

Mining operations in the Philippines operate under some of the most demanding conditions in Southeast Asia. High-abrasion ore, chemically aggressive slurries, heavy vibration, and continuous production schedules place extreme stress on equipment and plant infrastructure. For maintenance teams, the challenge is not only repairing damage but doing so safely...

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 ...