Weir has been awarded a contract to supply a 150 tph crushing and screening plant for Bezant’s Hope and Gorob Copper-Gold Project in Namibia. The value of the agreement has not been disclosed. The order includes: an ENDURON® ET905 jaw crusher; an ENDURON® ET906 jaw crusher; a Trio® TF4012 vibrating grizzly feeder; a Trio® EF3605 vibrating pan feeder; a...

In a recent report by Philippine Nuclear Research Institute of the Department of Science and technology (DOST-PNRI), radiation-processed plastic waste can now be used as construction materials. Plastic waste accumulation is a global problem and the Philippines is particularly identified as the top source of ocean plastic pollution in the world accordin...

In an industry long dominated by multinational giants, Paramina’s rise over the past three decades reads like a classic David-and-Goliath story. Paramina International — formerly operating as Paramina Earth Technologies — was founded in 1996 as a Philippine-based mining contractor and technical solutions provider with a straightforward goal: fill a gap in...

From mapping mountains to mentoring generations, the Geological Society of the Philippines (GSP) has been the pillars of Philippine geology. To celebrate its 80th Anniversary, GSP’s Oak Jubilee and Geological Convention (GEOCON) 2025 was held at the Solaire Resort North, Quezon on December 2-3, 2025. The event honored the leaders in geoscience, latest ...

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 ...

n (TMC) held its 3rd PO Conference on February 13–14, 2026, at the Taganito Sports and Cultural Center in Claver, Surigao del Norte. The event gathered over 100 PO member-beneficiaries. With the theme “Innovative Strategies for Business Growth,” the conference aimed to enhance the entrepreneurial capacity of POs by providing learning opportunities, sha...

If you are developing or operating a mine in the Philippines, you understand complexity. Geological variability, high rainfall, seismic exposure, through to capital discipline, all shape decisions from the earliest concept stage. For 30 years, RDCL has worked alongside mining companies across the Philippines — from investigation and feasibility through...

Major Drilling’s Philippines branch achieved a significant milestone—10 years of safe operations without a Lost Time Injury (LTI). In 2025, the branch surpassed 4 million LTI-free hours by emphasizing proactive safety standards, ongoing training, and open communication. This achievement reflects a sustained commitment to workplace safety and operational d...

Mining sites are becoming more connected every year. Fleet management, CCTV, access control, process-plant control systems, weighbridge reporting, safety alarms, VoIP radios, and site-wide Wi-Fi all depend on the cabling and network links behind the scenes. When those links aren’t installed and tested properly, the impact shows up fast: dropped connect...

As the Philippines continues to pursue economic growth through the development of its natural resources, the relevance of laws, policies, and regulatory institutions has never been more critical. The 2025 Geological Convention (GeoCon 2025), held in celebration of the Geological Society of the Philippines’ 80th Oak Jubilee, brought together geoscientis...

As we celebrate International Women’s Month this March, I am reflecting on how our organization, Diwata – Women in Resource Development, Inc. (“Diwata”) has presented itself as a platform for enabling women's leadership through mentoring and presenting examples of strong women leaders in the mining industry.  On 18 November 2025, on the sidelines of th...

Days ago, the U.S. Supreme Court did something deceptively old-fashioned: it reminded a president that tariffs are not a vibe, not a threat, not a negotiating posture — but a tax, and taxes belong to Congress. In Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump (decided Feb. 20, 2026), the Court held 6–3 that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) do...

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) has welcomed two newly designated senior officials following the issuance of Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Special Orders Nos. 2026-139 and 2026-140. Under the orders, Engr. Larry M. Heradez has been designated as officer-in-charge (OIC) director of the MGB, replacing Director Michael V. C...

THE Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) convened geologists from across the country for its Annual Geoscience Workshop held from February 16 to 20, 2026 at the RED Hotel in Quezon City. Organized by the bureau’s Lands Geological Survey Division (LGSD) and Marine Geological Survey Division (MGSD), the workshop served as a platform for technical discussio...

The trip from Mapun, Tawi-Tawi, to southern Palawan takes hours across open water, often through rough seas. For Dhevina Tutuh, the journey was worth the risk. “People used to say my child was not normal. As a mother, that worried me day and night,” Tutuh said. Tutuh and her daughter Marina traveled about 15 hours by sea to reach the municipality of...

The Kalag-an Multipurpose Cooperative (KMPC) of Greenstone Resources Corporation recently held its much-anticipated General Assembly, bringing together its 783 members in a vibrant celebration of unity, growth and shared success. A major highlight of the gathering was the cash dividend distribution, where members received generous returns from their ca...

Geo Connect Asia grows its influence in a vibrant interconnected marketplace  The 6th edition of the two-day Geo Connect Asia will open on March 31 in Singapore, with record attendance expected from leading Singaporean and regional government agencies, enterprise decision-makers and global experts. Co-located with Digital Construction Asia, Drones &...

Incoming Environment Secretary Juan Miguel T. Cuna conferred a Special Citation to Rapu-Rapu Minerals Inc. (RRMI) and Rapu-Rapu Processing Inc. (RRPI) for completing the Final Mine Rehabilitation and/or Decommissioning Plan (FMR/DP) of the Rapu-Rapu Polymetallic Project in Rapu-Rapu Island, Albay. The recognition was presented during the Korea-Philippi...

The Philippines is seeking to strengthen cooperation with Canada in responsible and sustainable mineral development while promoting its vast mineral resources to global investors at the world’s largest mining convention. Philippine Ambassador to Canada Jose Victor V. Chan-Gonzaga met with officials of the Mining Association of Canada (MAC) in Ottawa on...

Nickel Asia Corp. (NAC) continues to invest in the country’s future workforce through the NAC START (Sustainable Training and Resources for Talent) Internship Program, formalized through a strategic partnership with Mapúa University. The ceremonial signing brought together leaders from both institutions, including NAC Vice President for People Transfor...

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...

The Philippines’ metallic mineral production value rose 18.2 percent year on year to ₱301.32 billion in 2025, driven largely by stronger global prices for gold and nickel, data from the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) showed. The figure, based on preliminary results as of Feb. 24, 2026, marked a sharp increase from ₱254.94 billion recorded in 2024. ...

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed Environment Secretary Raphael P.M. Lotilla as the Philippines’ new ambassador to the Holy See, triggering a leadership transition at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) at a critical period for the country’s mining and natural resources sector. Undersecretary Juan Miguel Cuna has be...

Mining revenues climb 39% as higher export volumes and firmer benchmark prices lift margins Philippine-listed miner Nickel Asia Corp. reported a 312% surge in attributable net income to ₱6.27 billion in 2025, up from ₱1.52 billion a year earlier, driven by stronger global nickel prices and increased shipment volumes. The company said the earnings re...