by Rocky Dimaculangan VP and TSM National Coordinator Chamber of Mines of the Philippines The Chamber of Mines of the Philippines (COMP) has, for over a dozen years now, been encouraging its members not only to comply with the law – which should be part of their organizational ethos in the first place – but also to undertake voluntary initiatives that ...

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, together with Senior Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain, led the Philippine government delegation at the Business Matching Event organized by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Philippines Office. The event, held on September 13, 2024 at Dusit Thani Hotel, Makati City,...

By Agapito S. Cuadra Jr. In a commendable display of environmental stewardship, Taganito Mining Corporation (TMC) has bestowed 44 waste bins upon Sabang River, the waterway it proudly adopted. This philanthropic gesture marks a significant contribution to the Adopt A River Program, a collaborative effort spearheaded by the Department of Environment ...

In the northeastern tip of Mindanao lies one of the most significant industrial undertakings in the country: the Taganito HPAL Nickel Corporation (THPAL). Nestled in the town of Claver, Surigao del Norte, THPAL stands as a beacon of industrial progress and a testament to the Philippines’ growing role in the global supply chain of critical metals, particul...

“A symbol of excellence, a source of motivation, of surpassing oneself and of ultimate achievement, medals are much more than objects: they represent the apotheosis in the career of elite athletes.” (Tony Estanguet, President of Paris 2024) The Paris 2024 Olympics or 2024 Summer Olympics, which started from July 26 and ended in August 11, brought toget...

By Noel B. Lazaro and Mary Louisse S. Inguillo Elizabeth Fisher, a renowned legal scholar at the University of Oxford, reminds us that environmental law isn’t a “magic wand.” Laws alone do not guarantee “happy ever after” endings. On July 8 and 9, the Malcolm Theater at the UP College of Law became a hub for the BIICL Global Toolbox on Corporate Climat...

The Philippines has achieved a milestone in supporting the global response to the threat of climate change with its election last July as the host country of the Board of the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage. The country’s bid, which won over seven other contenders, was prepared through a whole-of government approach led by the Department of Envi...

I applied for the position of Chairperson of the Professional Regulatory Board of Geology (the “Board”) in 2019. My ordeal started with the submission of my personal data sheets filed under oath, curriculum vitae outlining my academic and career history, and clearances from various government agencies to affirm the fact that I have had no past or existing...

Part 2 A group of all-Filipino mining engineers under the support of project subcontractor Paramina Earth Technologies, Inc. (PARAMINA) were greatly involved in the success of the Upper Wawa Pumping Station Water Access Tunnel project. These mining engineers developed and excavated an 8m wide x 7m high x 1,011m long tunnel with the highest consideratio...

Cement giant Holcim Philippines is ramping up its sustainability efforts with a hefty P370 million investment in its Bacnotan plant in La Union province. The company announced its plans to construct new storage and feeding facilities to boost the use of low-carbon alternative fuels and raw materials by 40 percent. Holcim Philippines president and CE...

Arcadis, the leading global design and consultancy organization for natural and built assets, announced the release of its annual International Construction Cost index (ICC). Compared to last year’s result, Manila has seen a slight improvement in its ranking among the most expensive cities to build in globally. But despite dropping two spots from 81st ...

London-based investment house Actis formalized its USD600 million investments in the Philippines for the development of the country’s largest single-site solar power project. Manila Electric Corp. (Meralco) and SP New Energy Corp (SPNEC) signed an agreement with Actis at Meralco’s headquarters in Pasig City Friday for the Terra Solar project, the large...

Celsius Resources is pleased to announce that its Philippine affiliate, Makilala Mining Company, Inc, has been issued a Certification Precondition (“CP”) from the Philippine National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (“NCIP”) for its flagship Maalinao-Caigutan-Biyog Copper-Gold Project (“MCB”). As the government agency mandated to protect the rights of ...

As the Panguil Bay Bridge Project approaches its completion, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Senior Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain, along with key officials from the Unified Project Management Office (UPMO) Operations, conducted an on-site inspection on August 23, 2024, to ensure Mindanao’s longest bridge completion is on track for the targe...

The first call-off order of £26m, which includes both ENDURON® large format High Pressure Grinding Rolls (HPGR) and wet screens, will be recognised in Q3 with the remaining orders booked later in 2024 and early 2025. The Weir Group PLC (Weir), a global mining technology leader, has been awarded a £53m contract to provide industry-leading energy efficie...

Weir, a global leader in mining technology, has been awarded the contract to supply a large ø2.4m x 2.25m Enduron® HPGR (high-pressure grinding rolls) for De Grey Mining’s flagship Hemi Gold Project in the Pilbara region in Western Australia. Hemi has a mineral estimate of 10.5Moz and at full capacity, the processing plant will have a nameplate through...

The early design stages are the best time to fully explore ground risks and focus teams on mitigation and intervention, before a project gets too far down the track. Doing this formally and methodically through the Potential Failure Mode Analysis (PFMA) framework offers best-case potential for project success. How PFMA works in Geotechnical Engineering...

Integrating new digital workflows New innovative technology used in mining is generating more detailed data than ever before. LiDAR scans of underground excavations create 3D, high resolution, georeferenced images of rockface. This information can be utilised to provide better grade control, cut costs, and increase productivity. However, mining organis...

Listed mining firm OceanaGold Philippines Inc. is expected to have higher gold and copper production in the second half of the year, its parent firm said. "So we see quarter three will be stronger than quarter two and quarter four will be stronger than quarter three," OceanaGold Corporation chief operating officer for Asia-Pacific Peter Sharpe said in ...

The consolidated net income of Apex Mining group (Apex Mining plus its subsidiaries) for the first half of 2024 reached P1.89 billion — P492.3 million (35%) higher than the same period in 2023 (P1.40 billion). The growth drivers are the surge in realized gold price, gold ounces sold and the depreciation of the peso against the dollar. Quarter on quarte...

Global Ferronickel Holdings, Inc. (PSE: FNI), a leading nickel ore producer in the Philippines, reported first half 2024 revenues of ₱3.079 billion, net income attributable to shareholders of ₱207.1 million, and earnings per share of ₱0.0404. “We finished the first half of the year with strong operational and cost performance,” FNI President Dante R. B...

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is intensifying its efforts to advance the “Build Better More” agenda of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. administration to accelerate infrastructure development, with continued support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB). During a consultation meeting held on August 15, 2024, at ADB Headquarters in...

The Philippines is undergoing a rail infrastructure revival. Once a cornerstone of transportation, the rail infrastructure suffered decades of neglect. The government is now aggressively investing to modernize rail transport, addressing urban congestion and boosting economic growth. Bricsa Consulting is honoured to announce Philippines Rail 2024, a piv...

Article by: Jake Tan, Product Manager, Fluke South East Asia Pte Ltd The Philippine mining industry, while rich with potential, faces ongoing challenges in operational safety and efficiency. With the landscape of mining continuously evolving through technological innovation, there is a significant shift towards enhancing not only productivity but also ...