Commemorating the past, strengthening the present, safeguarding the future One year since the incident at the Tailings Storage Facility 3 (TSF 3) of Greenstone Resources Corporation, operator of the Siana Gold Project, the company held a solemn commemoration to honor the resilience, responsiveness and the spirit of compassion that marked the event. Wi...
In today’s mining industry, equipment reliability is critical. Unexpected machinery failures not only disrupt operations but also result in significant financial losses. Recognizing this challenge, QES Technology Philippines, Inc., the authorized distributor of Spectro Scientific, brings to the local market the FieldLab 58C, a compact, portable oil ana...
By Engr. Suprabhat Sarkar, COO, Teknomin Construction Ltd. India Partner of Paramina Earth Technologies, Inc. As the mining industry prioritizes equipment reliability, tribology, maintenance practices, and oil recycling innovations are essential for ensuring sustainable operations and meeting future demands. In Part 1 of this article (see PRJ Issue ...
By Sukumar Dhanapal, Regional Sales and Product Manager – Fluke Process Instruments, Fluke South East Asia Pte Ltd In the mining and industrial sectors, where coal and other combustible materials are critical raw inputs, fire is a real and present danger. Whether coal is being transported by truck, moved along conveyor belts, or processed inside rotary...
Apex Mining Co., Inc. received the bronze award as the Best Managed Company in the Philippines under the Basic Materials category at the Asia’s Best Companies 2025 organized by Finance Asia. According to Luis R. Sarmiento, ASEAN Eng., “This award brings us closer to our vision of being the country's leading, globally recognized responsible mining congl...
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) Central Office, through its Mining Tenements Management Division (MTMD), conducted a three-day Capacity Building Workshop for Mine Management Division (MMD) Chiefs of Regional Offices on May 21–23, 2025, in Privato Hotel, Quezon City. With the theme “One Vision, One Standard: Rebuilding Institutional Competence in...
Integrated energy company Semirara Mining and Power Corporation (SMPC) has been honored as a Gold medalist at the 25th Asia’s Best Companies Poll, hosted by regional business publication FinanceAsia. SMPC was ranked highest in the Best Managed - Basic Materials category in the Philippines after being nominated by regional investors and financial analys...
Mining and processing companies operating at the Masbate Gold Project are stepping up their shift to renewable energy by expanding solar panel installations on-site. Filminera Resource Corporation (FRC) Mining Manager engineer Renel Jose Banzon said Friday that 16,000 solar panels have been installed as part of their sustainability efforts with Philipp...
The Dinapigue Mining Corporation (DMC) operating in Isabela has reaffirmed its commitment to responsible mining, assuring the public of its compliance with environmental regulations and dedication to community safety. The mining firm, a subsidiary of Nickel Asia Corp. (NAC) and based in Dinapigue town, is a diversified natural resources company. Its po...
Celsius Resources Limited is pleased to announce that its Philippine subsidiary, Makilala Mining Company, Inc., following a competitive bidding process, has engaged DrillCorp Mining Resources and Construction Corp. (“DrillCorp”) to undertake Geotechnical and Hydrogeological Drilling for the company’s flagship Maalinao-Caigutan-Biyog Copper-Gold Project (“...
The value of metallic mineral production began the year on a strong note, experiencing a 22.76 percent increase, or PhP11.84 billion, rising from PhP52.03 billion in Q1 2024 to PhP63.88 billion in Q1 2025. This growth was driven by the bullish prices of gold, silver, and copper, alongside a rise in gold and silver production. According to data from th...
Raphael Lotilla is the new Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), after Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga filed her resignation on Thursday, May 22, 2025. The following day, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin announced that Lotilla, who was incumbent Secretary of the Department of Energy (DOE) before the move, will replace Yu...
Philex Mining Corporation (Philex or the Company), one of the oldest and largest copper and gold producers in the Philippines, recently unveiled its Silangan Project in simple ceremonies at its project site in Barangay Timamana, Tubod, Surigao del Norte. The ceremony was held in front of the Grinding Complex which is composed of major equipment such as...
The Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) on Monday welcomed the appointment of Secretary Raphael Lotilla to lead the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). In a statement, PNIA said Lotilla's experience in public policy, sustainable development, and regulatory governance positions him well to continue advancing responsible min...
Celsius Resources Limited (“Celsius” or “CLA”) (ASX, AIM: CLA) is pleased to announce that its Philippine affiliate, Makilala Mining Company, Inc. (“MMCI” or the “Company”), has signed a Contract of Services with Ausenco (“Ausenco”) amounting to USD 1.9 million. The contract aims to update the Feasibility Study and conduct the Front-End Engineering Desig...
A mining firm paid over PHP63.5 million in taxes and regulatory fees to the municipal government of Claver in Surigao del Norte, a local official said. In a statement, Claver Mayor Georgia Gokiangkee recognized Taganito Mining Corporation (TMC) as one of the local government unit’s (LGU) active development partners. The payment was made Monday as bu...
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