The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has begun extending assistance to 1,296 workers expected to be displaced by the planned closure of FCF Minerals Corp.’s mining operations in Barangay Runruno, Quezon, Nueva Vizcaya by the end of 2026. The company earlier announced that its Runruno Gold Project will cease operations due to depleted ore reser...

Listed natural resources development company Nickel Asia Corp. (NAC) said it has surpassed its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) target and enhanced sustainability tracking systems as it marked the midpoint of its 2030 environmental, social and governance (ESG) agenda. The company assessed its sustainability performance five years after launching i...

SILANGAN Mindanao Mining Co. Inc. (SMMCI) is nearing a key milestone as its flagship project moves closer to commissioning and first metal production, with top executives conducting on-site inspections to ensure operational readiness. Company President and CEO Engr. Eulalio B. Austin Jr., along with members of the management committee of Philex Mining ...

Apex Mining Co. Inc. has doubled its cash dividend rate to 20 percent of consolidated net income and declared a special dividend, bringing total payouts to ₱3.83 billion. The company said its board of directors approved the amendment to its dividend policy on March 17, increasing the payout from the previous 10 percent of consolidated net income based ...

Operational excellence that encompasses environmental protection and community partnership Demonstrating its continuing commitment to responsible and sustainable mining practices, TVIRD Group projects recently underwent the annual Tenement Safety, Health, Environment, and Social Development (TSHES) Audit, conducted by the DENR’s Mines and Geosciences B...

RTN has successfully completed an Integrated Management System (IMS) surveillance audit covering three international ISO standards, achieving zero non-conformity findings. The audit, conducted from March 10 to 12, 2026 by TÜV NORD Philippines Inc., assessed the company’s compliance with ISO 9001:2015 for Quality Management Systems, ISO 14001:2015 for E...

The Philippines is interested in forging a possible critical minerals agreement with Canada to further develop the country’s mining sector, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). Trade Undersecretary Ceferino Rodolfo said the potential partnership was discussed during the Philippines’ participation in the 2026 Prospectors and Develope...

In an industry long dominated by multinational giants, Paramina’s rise over the past three decades reads like a classic David-and-Goliath story. Paramina International — formerly operating as Paramina Earth Technologies — was founded in 1996 as a Philippine-based mining contractor and technical solutions provider with a straightforward goal: fill a gap in...

Agata Mining Ventures Inc., operator of the maiden nickel mining project of TVI Resource Development Philippines Inc. (TVIRD), which is now in its final rehabilitation stage, was recognized by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) with both regional and national Kabalikat Awards last November 24 at the Philippine Trade Training ...

n (TMC) held its 3rd PO Conference on February 13–14, 2026, at the Taganito Sports and Cultural Center in Claver, Surigao del Norte. The event gathered over 100 PO member-beneficiaries. With the theme “Innovative Strategies for Business Growth,” the conference aimed to enhance the entrepreneurial capacity of POs by providing learning opportunities, sha...

If you are developing or operating a mine in the Philippines, you understand complexity. Geological variability, high rainfall, seismic exposure, through to capital discipline, all shape decisions from the earliest concept stage. For 30 years, RDCL has worked alongside mining companies across the Philippines — from investigation and feasibility through...

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) has welcomed two newly designated senior officials following the issuance of Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Special Orders Nos. 2026-139 and 2026-140. Under the orders, Engr. Larry M. Heradez has been designated as officer-in-charge (OIC) director of the MGB, replacing Director Michael V. C...

THE Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) convened geologists from across the country for its Annual Geoscience Workshop held from February 16 to 20, 2026 at the RED Hotel in Quezon City. Organized by the bureau’s Lands Geological Survey Division (LGSD) and Marine Geological Survey Division (MGSD), the workshop served as a platform for technical discussio...

The Kalag-an Multipurpose Cooperative (KMPC) of Greenstone Resources Corporation recently held its much-anticipated General Assembly, bringing together its 783 members in a vibrant celebration of unity, growth and shared success. A major highlight of the gathering was the cash dividend distribution, where members received generous returns from their ca...

Incoming Environment Secretary Juan Miguel T. Cuna conferred a Special Citation to Rapu-Rapu Minerals Inc. (RRMI) and Rapu-Rapu Processing Inc. (RRPI) for completing the Final Mine Rehabilitation and/or Decommissioning Plan (FMR/DP) of the Rapu-Rapu Polymetallic Project in Rapu-Rapu Island, Albay. The recognition was presented during the Korea-Philippi...

The Philippines is seeking to strengthen cooperation with Canada in responsible and sustainable mineral development while promoting its vast mineral resources to global investors at the world’s largest mining convention. Philippine Ambassador to Canada Jose Victor V. Chan-Gonzaga met with officials of the Mining Association of Canada (MAC) in Ottawa on...