Reaffirming a shared commitment to environmental protection and sustainable resource management, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region XIII (Caraga), in partnership with Hinatuan Mining Corporation – Tagana-an Nickel Project (HMC-TNP), successfully conducted a training program for accredited Deputy Environment and Natural Resou...

Hinatuan Mining Corporation – Tagana-an Nickel Project (HMC-TNP) continues to uphold its strong commitment to sustainable, responsible, and progressive mining operations after successfully completing the Tenement, Safety and Health, Environment, and Social Development (TSHES) Monitoring conducted by technical personnel from the Mines and Geosciences Burea...

MAKATI CITY, PHILIPPINES — The Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) and its member companies laud the recent decision of the Supreme Court in G.R. No. 262969, which dismissed the Petition for a Writ of Kalikasan filed against Hinatuan Mining Corporation (HMC). This landmark ruling marks a definitive shift in the regulatory landscape, effective...

OceanaGold (Philippines), Inc. has sold 31% or around 6,684 ounces of its annual gold doré production to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) in 2025, exceeding the minimum 25% commitment under its  gold buying agreement with the central bank. The higher-than-committed delivery reinforces the Philippines’ reserve buffer and supports national economic ...

OceanaGold (Philippines) Inc. reported a net income of $34.7 million in the first quarter of 2026, driven by strong gold prices and steady production from its Didipio gold-copper mine in Nueva Vizcaya. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the company said revenue for the January-to-March period reached $158.4 million, nearly double the $79...

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) has released the list of qualified mining companies for the 2026 Presidential Mineral Industry Environmental Award (PMIEA) and Best Mining Forest Contest (BMFC), recognizing firms that demonstrated compliance with environmental protection, mine safety and sustainable development standards. The PMIEA is considered ...

The Asian Development Bank has launched a financing facility aimed at helping countries in Asia and the Pacific develop secure and sustainable critical minerals supply chains needed for clean energy technologies and industrial growth. The new Critical Minerals Financing Partnership Facility seeks to mobilize financing and technical assistance for proje...

TVI Resource Development Philippines Inc. said it is integrating a 5.3-megawatt-peak solar power facility into the Siana Gold Project in Surigao del Norte as part of efforts to strengthen operational sustainability and improve energy reliability at the mine site. The company said the solar facility, being developed under Greenstone Resource Corp., is e...

Philex Mining Corporation swung to a net loss of P592 million in the first quarter of 2026, reversing a profit a year earlier, as lower ore throughput and production at its Padcal mine dragged results, the company said. The listed miner reported a core net loss of P281 million, compared with a core net income of P71 million in the same period last year...

OceanaGold (Philippines), Inc. has significantly increased its contribution to the national treasury, remitting PHP 2.14 billion in additional government share (AGS) for fiscal year 2025 and formally turning it over to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) through Secretary Juan Miguel “Mitch” Cuna, in accordance with the terms of its...

Blackstone Minerals Ltd. said a cease-and-desist order on its Mankayan copper-gold project in the Philippines has been lifted, clearing the way for exploration activities to resume and drilling for a pre-feasibility study to begin in the near term. The order, issued by the municipal mayor of Mankayan, had previously halted exploration work by the compa...

Semirara Mining and Power Corporation (SMPC) reported a 12% decline in first-quarter net income to ₱3.8 billion, as lower electricity generation and reduced coal shipments weighed on overall performance. The integrated energy company said earnings fell from ₱4.4 billion in the same period last year, reflecting weaker plant performance and softer export...

Atlas Consolidated Mining and Development Corp. has started the year on a stronger footing, swinging back to profitability in the first quarter as improved operations and firmer commodity prices lifted earnings. In a disclosure, the listed miner reported a net income of ₱645 million for the January-to-March period, reversing losses booked in earlier pe...

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), in partnership with Miss Philippines Earth, marked Earth Day with the launch of an Eco-Explorer activity dubbed “Geologist for a Day” on April 22, 2026. The initiative aimed to give environmental advocates and partners a deeper understanding of the role of geologists in studying Earth processe...

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) MIMAROPA Region has formalized a multi-stakeholder effort to rehabilitate the Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center (PWRCC), marking a key milestone under its flagship “Magbigay Gaan sa Buhay – Project Connect.” The memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed on April 22 in Makati City, bringing togethe...

Carrascal Nickel Corporation (CNC) welcomed students and faculty from Caraga State University for an educational mine visit on April 21, 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen industry-academe collaboration. A total of 28 participants — 26 students and two faculty members from the university’s Department of Geology — took part in the activity, which wa...