On 3 March 1995, President Fidel V. Ramos signed into law Republic Act 7942 known as the Philippine Mining Act of 1885.  It is described as " an Act instituting a new system of mineral resources exploration, development, utilization and conservation".  In the same year, the President assigned me as the Philippine Ambassador to the Commonwealth of Australi...

A key and long-awaited road project of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Zamboanga Sibugay Province has now contributed to the development of agribusiness, ecotourism, and logistics in the island of Olutanga and the town of Alicia. According to Senior Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain, in-charge of DPWH infrastructure flagship projects ...

Photo credit: Department of Public Works and Highways   The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), in the first ever steering committee meeting, has engaged the project stakeholders to ensure effective and coordinated implementation of detailed design and construction of the Road Network Development Project in Conflict Affected Areas in Min...

The 3.17-kilometer Panguil Bay Bridge Project of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Northern Mindanao is nearing the next phase of both approaches from Tangub City, Misamis Occidental and Tubod, Lanao del Norte meeting in the extra-dosed type center main bridge. In his inspection, DPWH Senior Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain reported to...

Last 24th of March 2023, the Australian Government’s Partnerships for Infrastructure (P4I) initiative was officially launched in the Philippines to drive sustainable, inclusive, and resilient growth through quality infrastructure. Her Excellency HK Yu PSM, Australian Ambassador to the Philippines, hosted the event at Conrad Manila. Also present were Dr...

Since 2010, Austhai Geophysical Consultants Group has been working with clients in the Philippines. Through the years, they are involved with various Philippine mining exploration projects, serving over 27 companies. With their headquarters in Hong Kong and Thailand, they plan to open their first Philippine office in Makati City later this year.

Photo: MGB Regional Office No. III In line with the celebration of the 2023 World Environment Day, all Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Offices together with the mining companies in their jurisdictions join the simultaneous tree planting activities in the mined-out areas and clean-up of nearby river and coastal areas. The said activity aimed to pl...

Photo credit: The Department of Public Works and Highways The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) concluded its two (2) weeks discussion with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Fact-Finding Mission with the aim of obtaining loan approval for the Bataan-Cavite Interlink Bridge (BCIB) Project by this November 2023. In his report to Secretary ...

Photo credit: The Department of Public Works and Highways The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Pre-Appraisal Mission of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) ended on Monday, July 3, 2023 the week-long detailed discussion for the proposed Dalton Pass East Alignment Road Project connecting the provinces of Nueva Ecija and N...

The Board of RTG Mining Inc. is pleased to announce that the Company has received commitments to raise approximately A$14 million (circa US$9 million) in a private placement to institutional and sophisticated investors (“Private Placement”). With the recent announcement of a prominent and successful new partner for the Mabilo Project in the Philippines...

The Project Team of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and Pre-Appraisal Mission from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) convened for a kick-off discussion on the proposed Dalton Pass East Alternative Road Project. According to DPWH Senior Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain, the kick-off meeting aims to evaluate the feasibilit...

Listed Global Ferronickel Holdings, Inc. (FNI) remains bullish about the outlook for the nickel industry as it aims to expand its business to take advantage of the higher demand for nickel.  "Certainly, the outlook for the nickel industry remains compelling. On the demand side, we see tremendous opportunities from many trends that will shape the world,...

This issue marks a special occasion in the history of Diwata-Women in Resource Development, Inc. (Diwata), celebrating a decade of achievements from Diwata’s founding on Nelson Mandela Day.  While 2013 is actually our 11th year of existence, the pandemic did not allow us to have in-person activities in 2020-2021.  Our “10th-anniversary” celebration at the...

Photo credit: Department of Public Works and Highways President Ferdinand R. Marcos attended on Friday, June 23, 2023 the 125th founding anniversary of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) at the DPWH Head Office in Port Area, Manila. Bearing the anniversary theme, "Makasaysayang Daan tungo sa Maunlad na Kinabukasan", this year's miles...

​ Porphyry copper deposits are an important resource for copper and other valuable metals or minerals. They are typically mined using large-scale, mechanized open-pit methods because of their large reserve, low grade, and shallow burial depth. Porphyry copper deposits are a type of hydrothermal deposit. Characteristics of porphyry copper deposits inclu...

Handheld analyzers have revolutionized the mining industry by providing a compact and efficient solution for on-site analysis. These portable devices offer real-time data and analysis capabilities, enabling mining professionals to make informed decisions quickly and accurately. From mineral identification to environmental monitoring, handheld analyzers...

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION is vital for mining companies to mitigate challenges caused by "poor visibility" in mining operations. Dassault Systèmes MINE OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT (MOM) utilizes real-time data in an integrated system— capable of ensuring automatic updates and a reliable source of information. In Part 1 of this MOM series, global mining industry...

​Quest Exploration Drilling (QED) continues to demonstrate its commitment to innovation with the recent addition of the SCHRAMM T450 Crawler Rig to its fleet. Serving as the 100th drill in their line-up, the rig is fittingly designed for reverse circulation grade control drilling, showcasing QED's dedication to providing cutting-edge solutions. In Marc...

Introduction: The global mining industry is currently facing a severe worker shortage, creating a remarkable opportunity for Filipino professionals to excel in this field. Countries like Australia and Canada are witnessing a surge in mining investments. In the resource extraction and processing space, Filipino mining engineers, geologists, and metallurgis...

Figure 2. The location of the Botilao tenement with respect to the MCB Tenement. The Pasil River Fault which is the mineralisation control for the MCB Deposit extends towards the Botilao Prospect. Celsius Resources Limited is pleased to announce that a secondary tenement, the Botilao Porphyry Copper-Gold Prospect under its Philippine subsidiary, Makila...

  There were reasons to be optimistic about the mining industry in the past two years. It started with the the lifting of the ban on open pit mining and moratorium on new mining projects, and the renewal of the Financial and Technical Assistance Agreement (“FTAA”) of Oceana Gold in 2021. Last year, the Philippines also rejoined the Extractive Industrie...

Sagittarius Mines, Inc. (SMI) warmly welcomed the appointment of its Chairman of the Board, Atty. Gilberto "Gibo" Teodoro, Jr., as Secretary of the Department of National Defense in the PBBM Administration. President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. on Tuesday, June 6, administered the oath of office to Secretary Teodoro in an official ceremony held at Malacañan ...

Photo Credit: dmcihouse.net DMCI Mining Corporation is targeting to ship 1.5 million wet metric tons (WMT) of nickel ore in 2023, after its subsidiary Zambales Diversified Metals Corporation (ZDMC) was granted an Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) in January to produce 2 million WMT of nickel ore. Prior to the ECC issuance, ZDMC was only all...

Leading off-grid electricity generator DMCI Power Corporation (DPC) is set to build a wind power plant in Semirara Island, home of the biggest coal reserve in the Philippines. DPC intends to finalize the wind power capacity in the coming months, with projections ranging from 8 to 12 MW, and operational implementation expected within 12 to 15 months. Th...