Shareholders of Dominion Holdings Inc. have approved the company's proposed merger with Indophil Resources Philippines Inc. and Sonar Holdings Inc., advancing a transaction that will bring control of the Tampakan Copper-Gold Project in South Cotabato into the listed company. Dominion said the merger was approved during its annual shareholders' meeting ...

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) has completed a three-day national deputation and capacity-building program for 62 candidates for Deputy Environment and Natural Resources Officers (DENROs) for Mines, strengthening the government’s enforcement network against mining-related violations. The activity concluded on August 27, 2026, at The Hive Hotel ...

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) has directed its regional offices to implement appropriate water source development measures in mining areas as the Philippines prepares for potential water-related impacts from the continuing El Niño phenomenon. The directive was issued through an MGB memorandum dated September 3, 2026, which provides guidance to...

NICKEL Asia Corp. (NAC) has completed the acquisition of a 20-percent stake in Kazakhstan's Karchiga copper mine, giving the Philippine natural resources company immediate exposure to copper production in Central Asia. NAC said Thursday that its wholly owned Singapore subsidiary, NAC Global Investments Pte. Ltd., completed the acquisition of a 20-perce...

DMCI Mining Corp. is supporting the Philippine government's new critical minerals policy framework as the company advances mine rehabilitation in Palawan and expands exploration and production activities. DMCI Mining president and chief operating officer Tulsi Das Reyes said President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s issuance of Executive Order No. 122, estab...

The International Labour Organization (ILO) has launched a project aimed at strengthening labor governance and promoting responsible and sustainable nickel supply chains in the Philippines. The ILO, together with government agencies, employers' and workers' organizations, mining companies, industry groups, development partners and civil society organiz...

Celsius Resources Ltd. said Equinaire Holdings Ltd. won a public auction for the Australian-listed company's 40-percent interest in Makilala Mining Company Inc. (MMCI), but stressed that the foreclosure sale remains subject to pending arbitration. In an announcement dated Sept. 9, Celsius said Equinaire, a wholly owned subsidiary of Kiri Industries Ltd...

From SONA 2026, to Pax Silica, and global nickel market, the Chamber of Mines shared its viewpoint and recommend solutions for the challenges that the Philippine mining industry are currently facing. On August 3, 2026, Atty. Ronald Recidoro was the keynote speaker at the Philippine Mining and Exploration Association (PMEA) Monthly Membership Meeting. H...

The Philippines is shifting its mineral strategy from raw ore exports toward domestic processing, value addition and downstream manufacturing under Executive Order No. 122, which establishes a national policy framework for the critical minerals industry. Issued in August 2026, EO 122 provides a framework covering the critical minerals value chain, from...

The value of the Philippines’ metallic mineral production rose 41.4 percent to P202.18 billion in the first half of 2026 from P142.99 billion a year earlier, driven by higher production values across most major mineral commodities, government data showed. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources data showed that production value increased de...

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) has launched a three-day national deputation and capacity-building workshop for Deputy Environment and Natural Resources Officers (DENROs) for Mines as part of efforts to strengthen the government's enforcement against illegal mining. According to a press release from the MGB's Mining Technology Division, the work...

The Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s Executive Order 122 will help advance the country’s critical minerals industry and strengthen its position in the global market. Marcos signed EO 122 on Aug. 18, establishing a unified national policy framework for the development of the Philippines’ critical minera...

As mining operations become increasingly data-driven, reliable geospatial information is essential to sound decision-making, regulatory compliance, and responsible resource management. Recognizing this, company representatives participated in the QGIS Technical Seminar-Workshop for Geospatial Reporting and Compliance organized by the Mines and Geosciences...

For the extractive industry, sustainability extends beyond environmental protection and regulatory compliance. It also means helping host communities build the capacity to create livelihoods, strengthen local enterprises, and become more economically resilient. Reaffirming this commitment, Hinatuan Mining Corporation–Tagana-an Nickel Project (HMC-TNP) ...

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed an executive order establishing a unified national policy framework for developing the Philippines' critical minerals industry, as the country seeks to strengthen its role in global supply chains for clean energy and advanced technologies. Marcos signed Executive Order 122 on Aug. 21, according to the Departmen...

B2Gold’s Masbate Gold Project (MGP) has reached 50 million work hours without a lost-time injury, marking a major safety milestone for the Philippine mining operation. The milestone places the Masbate operation among a select group of industrial sites worldwide to achieve such a record, according to B2Gold. The achievement covers an operation involving...