Environment Secretary Raphael P.M. Lotilla underscored the Philippines’ commitment to responsible and innovation-driven mineral development as the global shift to a low-carbon economy accelerates. In his opening address at the Philippines–Sweden Smart Mining Forum, Lotilla said the Philippines, as a resource-rich nation, holds both “a responsibility an...

The Philippine mining sector marked a significant milestone on November 18, 2025 as 69 newly licensed mining engineers took their oath in a face-to-face ceremony at the Paragon Hotel Function Hall in Baguio City. DENR Assistant Secretary for Mining Concerns and concurrent MGB OIC Director, Engr. Michael V. Cabalda, graced the solemn event. In his keyno...

The Philippines put its mining governance efforts on the international stage at the 21st Annual General Meeting of the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF), held Nov. 3–5, 2025, at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. Hosted by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the annual meet...

Metallurgical test work at the Maalinao-Caigutan-Biyog (MCB) Copper-Gold Project has confirmed that high copper and gold recoveries are achievable in the first decade of mining, Celsius Resources Limited reported. The tests, conducted by Brisbane Met Labs on ore samples from the first five years of mine life, showed consistent results across different ...

Global Ferronickel Holdings, Inc. (PSE: FNI), one of the Philippines’ leading nickel ore exporters, reported a 203.7% surge in net income attributable to shareholders to ₱1.527 billion for the first nine months of 2025, up from ₱502.6 million in the same period last year. This translated to earnings per share of ₱0.2978, reflecting improved profitability ...

Higher metal prices and stronger revenues boosted the profitability of OceanaGold (Philippines) Inc. (OGPI) during the nine months to September, with net income soaring by 67.8 percent to $49 million compared with the same period last year. In a disclosure, the company said total revenues rose by 20 percent to $317.2 million, mainly due to its “full ex...

Apex Mining Co. Inc. (APX) and its subsidiaries posted a consolidated net income of ₱5.45 billion for the first nine months of 2025, marking a 78 percent increase from ₱3.07 billion in the same period last year. For the third quarter alone, the group earned ₱2.15 billion, up from ₱1.31 billion in 2024. Parent company Apex Mining recorded ₱5.02 billion ...

Integrated energy company Semirara Mining and Power Corporation (SMPC) reported a 37% decline in net income to ₱9.9 billion for the first nine months of 2025, from ₱15.7 billion in the same period last year. The decrease was mainly driven by weaker coal and electricity prices and higher production-related costs. “This has been a more difficult year ope...

SITE PROFILE The Masbate Gold Project (MGP) is a joint operation of Filminera Resources Corporation (FRC) and Phil Gold Processing and Refining Corporation (PGPRC). FRC owns, manages, and operates the entire Mineral Production Sharing Agreement (MPSA) awarded by the government, while PGPRC owns and operates the gold processing plant and is responsible...

Precision drilling and operational discipline are essential at the low-grade, high-tonnage Masbate Gold Project, one of the largest operating surface mines in the Philippines.  Every meter matters at the Masbate Gold Project. Located on a remote island 350 kilometers southeast of Manila, the mine has built a reputation for delivering gold safely, susta...

Philex Mining Corp. said its much-anticipated Silangan Copper and Gold Project in Surigao del Norte is entering the final stretch of development, with first metal production expected in the first quarter of 2026. In a project update, the company reported that mine development has been progressing rapidly, particularly at Level 95 (L95), where productio...

The Philippines and Sweden have agreed to deepen cooperation in sustainable mining and critical minerals development, aligning the country’s push for responsible resource management with Sweden’s expertise in green technology and circular economy practices. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), led by Secretary Raphael P. M. Lotil...

TVI Resource Development Philippines Inc. (TVIRD) once again upheld its reputation for operational excellence by surpassing regulatory compliance in the recently concluded Tenement Safety and Health, Environment and Social Development (TSHES) Audit for 2024. The audit covered both its operating mines — the Balabag Gold-Silver Project in Bayog, Zamboanga d...

The Philippines’ quest to better understand and manage its marine resources just took a high-tech leap forward. The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB), through its Marine Geological Survey Division (MGSD), has officially acquired a state-of-the-art Sub-Bottom Profiler — known as the Delta Seismic Sparker System — marking a milestone in the country’s marin...

The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) is leading the government’s latest push to make the mining sector faster, more transparent, and more accountable through digital innovation and policy reform. At the 9th meeting of the inter-agency Technical Working Group (TWG) on Responsible Mining held on Octorber 21, 2025 at the ARTA Innovation Hub in Quezon City, ...

Agata Mining Ventures, Inc. (AMVI) marked a major milestone in October 2025 as it renewed its Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) partnership agreement with the tribal communities under CADT-237, reaffirming a 25-year bond built on respect, collaboration, and sustainable development. Now in its Final Mine Rehabilitation and Decommissioning Phase (...