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...

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office XI (MGB-XI) has highlighted Apex Mining Company Inc.'s (AMCI) Apex Malasakit Village as an example of how responsible mining can contribute to sustainable community development and improve the lives of host and neighboring communities. In a Facebook post, MGB-XI said responsible mining extends beyond com...

Water in underground mining presents one of the industry's most demanding challenges. Accumulating in confined spaces, laden with solids and debris, and needing to be moved through complex piping systems where every bend and metre of lift counts against your operational efficiency.  Get your pump selection wrong, and you're facing blocked impellers or ...

(head)Short-term mine planning operates at the most critical level of execution, from monthly planning down to shift-level implementation. While long-term planning decides on what, where and when to mine, short-term planning focuses on tactics: how the mining will actually be carried out on the ground.  Most mine planners still rely on the traditional ...