Nickel Asia Corp. (NAC), the country's largest producer of lateritic nickel ore, has secured a spot in the 2026 Fortune Southeast Asia 500 for the second consecutive year, improving its ranking as the company continues to expand its mining and renewable energy businesses. In a statement, NAC said it ranked 453rd on this year's list, up from 492nd in 20...

Ten mining and quarrying companies in Central Visayas planted a total of 2,310 seedlings in Cebu and Bohol as part of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau's (MGB) Simultaneous Nationwide Tree Planting Activity held on June 12. The initiative was conducted in observance of the 2026 Philippine Environment Month and in support of the Mining Engineers' Convent...

Carrascal Nickel Corporation (CNC) has turned over P1.3 million worth of food-for-work projects to two barangays in Carrascal town to support community clean-up activities, food security and livelihood opportunities. The turnover ceremony was held on June 17 for Barangay Babuyan and Barangay Embarcadero, with the projects funded through the company's S...

OceanaGold (Philippines) Inc. has completed a mine rescue training program for 15 members of the Didipio Mine Emergency Response Team (ERT) and volunteer responders from various departments as part of efforts to strengthen emergency preparedness and workplace safety. The nine-day program provided participants with intensive training in first aid, incid...

The Siana Gold Project of Greenstone Resources Corp. (GRC), a wholly owned subsidiary of TVI Resource Development (Phils.) Inc. (TVIRD), received positive assessments during a recent quarterly environmental inspection that highlighted the company's renewable energy investments, rehabilitation efforts, and compliance with environmental standards. The in...

Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) President Dante R. Bravo said the Philippine nickel industry remains well-positioned to compete and grow despite global headwinds, shifting trade dynamics and market uncertainties. Bravo made the remarks during the Singapore New Energy Metals & Materials Forum 2026 organized by E Steel and Shanghai Meta...

Listed mining company Nickel Asia Corp. (NAC) said its wholly owned subsidiary has signed an operating agreement covering a mineral concession in Zambales, expanding the company's portfolio of mineral assets subject to regulatory approval. In a disclosure, NAC said Samar Nickel Mining Resources Corp. entered into an operating agreement with San Juanico...

FCF Minerals Corp. planted hundreds of native tree seedlings and bamboo propagules as part of a tree-growing activity held on June 12 in celebration of Environment Month and Philippine Independence Day. The activity, conducted at the company's Stage 6 Haul Road area, brought together 41 employees from the Mine Environmental Protection and Enhancement O...

Runruno-based FCF Minerals Corp. conducted a two-day benchmarking visit to a nickel mining operation in Palawan as part of preparations for the implementation of its Final Mine Rehabilitation and/or Decommissioning Plan (FMRDP) next year. The visit, held on May 19 and 20, brought together representatives from the company, key stakeholders and officials...

ASEAN member states have taken another step toward developing a regional critical minerals strategy aimed at strengthening supply chain resilience, attracting investment and positioning Southeast Asia as a key player in the global energy transition. The Second Regional Workshop on the Development of the ASEAN Critical Minerals Strategy for Regional Res...

Teachers and community representatives from two schools in Zamboanga del Sur recently visited TVI Resource Development (Phils.), Inc.'s Balabag Gold-Silver Project, gaining firsthand exposure to mining operations, workplace safety standards and environmental management practices. Teachers from Dimalinao Elementary School, accompanied by Parent-Teacher ...

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) and representatives from several Philippine government agencies have returned from a mining study tour in Western Australia, bringing home lessons and reform commitments aimed at strengthening the country's minerals sector and advancing responsible mining practices. The Philippine delegation participated in the So...

Australian-listed Celsius Resources Ltd. has appointed new leadership for its Philippine subsidiary, Tambuli Mining Company Inc., as the company moves forward with plans to develop the Sagay Copper Project in Negros Occidental. In a disclosure dated June 9, Celsius said Tambuli had appointed Dr. Attilenore "Nene" Manero as interim chair and president a...

Australia-listed Celsius Resources Ltd. said it is seeking emergency arbitration to prevent any offtake agreement between India's Kiri Industries Ltd. and Makilala Mining Co. Inc. without its approval, following the transfer of Maharlika Investment Corp.'s loan rights in the Makilala copper-gold project. In a statement on June 9, Celsius said Maharlika...

More than 700 stakeholders from the mining sector, local government units, and partner institutions gathered in Camarines Norte for the third Mobile One-Stop Shop (MOSS) for the Small-Scale Mining Sector, an initiative aimed at improving access to government services and promoting responsible mining practices. Held on May 20 at Camarines Norte State Co...

Dinapigue Mining Corp. (DMC) has been recommended for continued certification under three internationally recognized management system standards following a successful surveillance audit conducted in May. The audit, carried out by National Quality Assurance on May 26 and 27 at the company's conference room in Dinapigue, Isabela, affirmed DMC's complian...