The Philippine Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) has approved the first renewal of Exploration Permit No. 011-2023-CAR for the Botilao Porphyry Copper-Gold Prospect, located in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), under the Philippine affiliate of Celsius Resources Limited, Makilala Mining Company, Inc. (MMCI). The two-year renewal allows MMCI ...

As the first quarter of 2026 gets under way, Silangan Mindanao Mining Co., Inc. (SMMCI) has entered a critical stage of final preparations ahead of its anticipated commercial production, marking a major milestone in the development of the Silangan copper-gold project in Surigao del Norte. The milestone was underscored by the first site visit of the yea...

Global Ferronickel Holdings Inc. (PSE: FNI), one of the Philippines’ leading nickel ore exporters, has earned international recognition for its strong governance and corporate social responsibility practices after securing top honors at the prestigious In-House Community (IHC) Counsel of the Year Awards 2025. Out of a record-breaking 200 nominations ac...

Ipilan Nickel Corporation (INC), the Palawan-based operating subsidiary of Global Ferronickel Holdings Inc. (PSE: FNI), has officially commenced its mining operations for calendar year 2026 following the successful loading of its first nickel ore shipment for the year. The bulk carrier MV RU Cheng Shan has completed loading at Ipilan’s anchorage area i...

Silangan Mindanao Mining Co., Inc. (SMMCI) has marked a major step forward after its Five-Year Social Development and Management Program (SDMP) received official approval from the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) Region XIII. The deliberation was held at the MGB Region XIII Training Center. Engr. Francis Glenn N. Suante, chief of the Mine Safety, Env...

A delegation of 22 personnel from the Municipal Local Government Unit (MLGU) of Quezon, led by Mayor Anabelle Binwag, visited the Runruno Gold Project on January 19 for a mine tour aimed at deepening understanding of the site’s operations and responsible mining practices. The visit provided participants with first-hand exposure to the operations of FCF...

Celsius Resources Limited says the Maalinao-Caigutan-Biyog Copper-Gold Project is technically robust and financially compelling Celsius Resources Limited has announced the results of a Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) for its Maalinao-Caigutan-Biyog (MCB) Copper-Gold Project in the Philippines, confirming what the company described as a technically a...

Silangan Mindanao Mining Co., Inc. (SMMCI) welcomed science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) students from Caraga Regional Science High School and Surigao City National High School for a one-day educational mine site tour at the Silangan Project, marking the company’s first official site visit of 2026. The visit was part of an academic i...

Shell Philippines has awarded certificates of Carbon Credits Retirement to two operating projects of TVI Resource Development Philippines Inc. (TVIRD), recognizing their responsible mining practices and climate leadership. The Balabag project in Zamboanga del Sur and the Siana project in Surigao del Norte were honored under Shell’s Carbon Compensation Pro...

Hallmark Mining Corporation (HMC) has set aside at least P20 million each year to support Indigenous Peoples (IP) through its Social Development and Management Program (SDMP), providing legally mandated royalties and benefits that include scholarships, basic services, water systems, and road maintenance. The mining firm said its initiatives also cover ...

Celsius Resources Limited has appointed Grant Samuel Capital Advisory Pty Limited to assist in finalizing financing for its Maalinao-Caigutan-Biyog (MCB) Copper-Gold Project, held under Philippine affiliate Makilala Mining Co., Inc. (MMCI). The company said it has received “strong interest in financing the MCB Project from numerous well-qualified inter...

JOGMEC conducts mine pollution control training in Japan TOKYO — The Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC) hosted a nine-day Mine Pollution Control Training for Philippine mining regulators from Oct. 16 to 24, 2025, as part of ongoing cooperation with the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB). The programme was conducted in connect...

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) has officially opened the nomination period for the 2026 Presidential Mineral Industry Environmental Award (PMIEA), marking the full implementation of the revised guidelines and procedures outlined in MGB Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 2025-002, signed on February 18, 2025. The 2026 PMIEA will be implemented in acco...

At TVI Resource Development Philippines Inc. (TVIRD), rehabilitating the environment is not just a matter of compliance — it is a long-term commitment deeply rooted in the organization’s respect for nature’s healing processes. Guided by the principles of natural plant succession, the company’s approach to revegetation mirrors the natural growth of forests...

By Paramina Earth Technologies Inc. / Thea Samantha C. Go, EM   Building on GEOVIA's Digital Foundation As discussed in Part 1 of the previous issue, Philippine mines can overcome operational challenges through GEOVIA's specialized tools. Surpac brings new precision to resource estimation in complex ore bodies, replacing manual methods with relia...

Major capital expenditure is often investors’ main concern when deciding whether to start a mining operation. Numerous financial considerations arise, including infrastructure needs such as road construction, fixed plant requirements, the number of haul trucks, or the installation of rail links to port. These upfront costs can be significant and are of...