Search Results: 2023

In the nickel provinces along the Pacific coast, the day begins with a quiet defiance of tradition. Before sunrise, a woman heads to a mine site carved into the laterite hills. By first light, she is already in the field—examining rock faces and collecting samples, reading the earth like a story that may reveal whether the deposit holds promise. At six...

Apex Mining Co. Inc. has doubled its cash dividend rate to 20 percent of consolidated net income and declared a special dividend, bringing total payouts to ₱3.83 billion. The company said its board of directors approved the amendment to its dividend policy on March 17, increasing the payout from the previous 10 percent of consolidated net income based ...

Agata Mining Ventures Inc., operator of the maiden nickel mining project of TVI Resource Development Philippines Inc. (TVIRD), which is now in its final rehabilitation stage, was recognized by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) with both regional and national Kabalikat Awards last November 24 at the Philippine Trade Training ...

Following the third-quarter 2025 Mine Rehabilitation Fund Committee (MRFC) meeting on Feb. 2 at the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office in Caraga, the Agata and Greenstone projects demonstrated that responsible mining is measured not just by production, but by verified rehabilitation, strict regulatory compliance and accountability to host commun...

Greenstone Resources Corporation (GRC) and the Regional Conciliation and Mediation Board (RCMB) XIII – Caraga reinforced their commitment to a structured and collaborative labor-management partnership during a consultation meeting and monitoring visit on February 19, 2026. Regional Branch Director Oliver C. Jao emphasized RCMB XIII’s readiness to provi...

The Philippines has taken a decisive step toward a stronger role in global critical minerals supply chains with a new memorandum of understanding signed with the United States—a move industry experts say could open the door to investment, technology transfer, and more sustainable mining practices. The deal was inked on February 4, 2026 in Washington at...

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 ...

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 ...

In Dinapigue, Isabela, the story of mining is taking a creative turn. Where others see discarded glass and plastics, Dinapigue Mining Corporation (DMC) sees the building blocks of sustainability. Inside its Material Recovery Facility (MRF), bottles and wrappers that would have likely ended up as waste are crushed, shredded, and given a second life as e...

Taganito Mining Corporation (TMC) has reaffirmed its environmental stewardship and community partnership by signing five new Memoranda of Agreement (MOAs) on November 27, 2025, covering a combined 283 hectares of reforestation under the Adopt-National Greening Program (NGP). The move reinforces the company’s commitment to responsible mining and compliance...

As the Philippines cements its position in the global minerals market, the need for advanced refining technologies is growing more important. The Eriez Dry Vibrating Magnetic Filter (DVMF), a high-intensity magnetic separator designed to remove ultra-fine iron-bearing contaminants, is emerging as an essential technology for producers working with lithi...

The Philippines has long been known as one of the world’s most mineralized countries, but continues to grapple with unlocking its full mining potential. For decades, red tape, policy uncertainty, and public distrust have kept investors away, even as the country sat atop the proverbial pot of gold.   However, this year’s leap in the 2024 Fraser Institut...

We are proud to share that Hinatuan Mining Corporation (HMC) has won the top award at the 4th ASEAN Mineral Awards (AMA) in Vientiane, Laos, under the Best Practices in Distribution category! This marks HMC’s second AMA recognition, after earning 2nd runner-up at the 3rd AMA. The ASEAN Mineral Awards honour mining and mineral-processing companies ac...

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) convened the first Project Steering Committee (PSC) meeting for the ₱37-billion Mindanao Transport Connectivity Improvement Project (MTCIP) on October 10, 2025, in Cagayan de Oro City. The project aims to improve connectivity, safety, and access in rural and agricultural areas across Northern Mindanao, th...

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PMEA President, Joey Nelson Ayson, provided mining industry updates during the Philippine Mining & Exploration Association (PMEA) Monthly Membership Meeting for August 2025. As of July 31, 2025, PMEA has 17 regular members, 57 associate, 29 Individual, and 17 honorary members. He announced that on Nov. 18, 2025, PMEA will host the 8th PMEA Forum...

OceanaGold (Philippines), Inc. has made substantial gains in its progressive rehabilitation by adopting an innovative and pioneering approach branded as the “Harmony in Diversity (HiD) Effect.” Progressive Rehabilitation, as defined by the Mines and Geosciences Bureau, is a cost-effective engineering and biological approach to mine rehabilitation. It alig...

After a decade of regulatory restrictions, the Philippine mining industry is re-emerging as a key driver of economic growth. Following the suspension of new mining permits under Executive Order (EO) 79 in 2012, the sector experienced significant declines in revenues, exports, and foreign investment. In 2021, EO 130 lifted the moratorium, enabling renewed ...