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...

ISO surveillance audit finds no gaps or corrective actions needed for TVIRD projects In a process designed to surface flaws, what stood out most was the absence of them. In this year’s external ISO surveillance audits, the group of mining companies under TVI Resource Development Philippines Inc. (TVIRD) recorded an outcome that runs against the usua...

Atty. Job Adrian M. Ambrosio was the Keynote Speaker during the May 2026 Philippine Mining & Exploration Association Monthly Membership Meeting. He is the President and CEO of Philippine Mining Development Corporation (PMDC). PMDC is a government-owned and controlled corporation (GOCC), under the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DEN...

The Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) and its member companies in Palawan reaffirm their commitment to environmental protection, responsible operations, and the long- term care of the areas entrusted to them.

The Chamber of Mines of the Philippines (COMP) maintains that tree cutting in legitimate mining operations is permitted only when fully compliant with Philippine laws and regulations and supported by all required government permits and approvals. Mining companies are subject to strict environmental oversight and must meet comprehensive regulatory requirem...

The estimated value of Philippine metallic mineral production rose by 28.6 percent in the first quarter of 2026, as higher metal prices and increased nickel ore shipments offset lower output from several major commodities, according to data from the Mines and Geosciences Bureau. Total metallic mineral production was valued at PHP82.78 billion during th...

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB), in partnership with several government agencies, conducted the second Mobile One-Stop Shop (MOSS) for small-scale miners on May 13 and 14 in San Francisco, Agusan del Sur. A total of 336 small-scale miners and stakeholders participated in the two-day event, which provided on-site assistance from agencies includin...

Powering tomorrow, aligning operations with clean energy solutions for enhanced sustainability Solar energy has steadily evolved from a niche, experimental technology into a practical component of modern operations. Once regarded as an expensive and idealistic “green” alternative, it is now a reliable energy solution adopted by households and industrie...

Team Completes Comprehensive Validation of HMC-Tagana-an Nickel Project’s 2025 EPEP Performance  Demonstrating its unwavering commitment to responsible mining and environmental stewardship, the Multi-partite Monitoring Team (MMT) convened from January 27 to 30, 2026, to conduct a comprehensive validation of the Environmental Protection and Enhancement ...

Global Ferronickel Holdings Inc., or FNI, reported a 169.6-percent increase in first-quarter net income attributable to shareholders, driven by higher nickel ore prices and increased shipment volumes from its Palawan operations. The Philippine-listed nickel ore producer said net income for the January-to-March period rose to ₱478.0 million from ₱177.3 ...

SITE PROFILE The Delta BAAC Project, located in Rizal, Philippines, is a basalt quarrying operation owned by Helix Aggregates, Inc. with Delta Earthmoving, Inc. as the principal client. Orica serves as the blasting contractor under Delta and has been delivering services at the BAAC site since 2009. The project operates under a Total Loading Service...