Countries like the US, Australia, Britain, Canada, China, and the EU Nations have expressed interest in nickel ore mining in the Philippines. This was mentioned by Environment Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga in her speech during a mining conference organized by the Stratbase ADR Institute, in partnership with the Department of Environment and Natural...

Philex Mining Corporation generated Php305 million core net income and an EBITDA of Php617 million for 2Q2024 compared with the Php314 million core net income and EBITDA of Php553 million for the same period in 2023. This brings a total of Php410 million core net income and a total EBITDA of Php912 million for the first half of 2024. Average realized g...

In the male-dominated industries like mining and construction, how is it possible to promote workplace gender equality and women empowerment? “Investing in Women” offers solutions and opportunities for discussion to address gender-related issues. The Australian Government recently launched the new phase of its “Investing in Women” program in the Philip...

It was an exciting Monday morning at the Ayala Greenfield in Calamba, Laguna during the 11th Annual PMEA Invitational Golf Tournament. The much-awaited, annual sporting event among members of the Philippine Mining and Exploration Association was held on April 22, 2024.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. received resounding rounds of applause several times during his third State of the Nation Address 2024 (SONA), particularly on the final part of his speech when he announced the ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO). The SONA 2024 was held on Monday, July 22, 2024, at the Batasang Pambansa Complex in Quezon C...

Weir, a global leader in innovative mining technology, has launched the all-new ENDURON® Orbital range of vibrating screens. Engineered for sand and aggregate, construction, and small tonnage mining operations, the new screens are designed to meet the most demanding of applications. Featuring an all-bolted construction, the screens significantly improv...

Progress continues to surge forward on the Davao River (Bucana) Bridge Project of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Davao City. In his inspection report to DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, Senior Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain said that the construction of the 1.34-kilometer, four (4)-lane, six (6)-span extradosed bridge and its appr...

The highly anticipated modern scenic bridge project, implemented by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), connecting the Island Garden City of Samal (IGaCoS) and Davao City, has made significant strides in both design and construction. In his inspection report to DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, Senior Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain highli...

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is advancing steadily on the Davao City Bypass Construction Project (DCBCP), with ongoing efforts in tunnel waterproofing and the construction of concrete arch and invert linings for the two (2)-lane northbound and southbound tunnels. Senior Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain, in-charge of DPWH infrastructu...

The MMD Group has a rich history in innovation and design, having designed, manufactured and installed the first unique Twin Roll SIZER™ more than 4 decades years ago. Since then, MMD have maintained leadership in the industry through constant development and innovation of the original Sizer concept. The company was formed to address the National Coal Boa...

Uniroc focuses on the research and development, manufacturing, and sales of complete sets of intelligent equipment for drilling and blasting tunnel construction and mining. Its business covers railway tunnels, highway tunnels, underground mines, water conservancy and hydropower, pumped storage power stations, underground caverns, and other fields. We serv...

This year’s Earth Day celebration emphasizes the need for a collective action towards our ecosystems. Hinatuan has joined the opening ceremony of this year’s Earth Month celebration with the theme: “Planet Vs. Plastics” held in Brgy. Panatao, Claver, Surigao del Norte last April 22, 2024. This event was spearheaded by DENR-Mines Geosciences Bureau XIII...

The gross production value of mineral resources in Davao Region stood at PHP11.7 billion in 2023, an official of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau in the Davao Region (MGB-11) reported Tuesday. During the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas forum here, MGB-11 Officer-in-Charge Beverly Mae Brevante said the region is rich in mineral resources, particularly gold,...

The protection of soil, a crucial non-renewable resource, is essential due to its significant role in environmental health and human well-being. Contaminants in soil can harm its functions, cross-contaminate water sources, and adversely affect the food chain and human health. This underscores the importance of monitoring contamination levels in soil and s...

Johnson Screens, a brand of Aqseptence Group, is the leading global provider of screening and auxiliary solutions. We are the inventors of vee-shaped Vee-Wire® wedge wire screens, which are used to create the most diverse filtration media with great strength, long service life, and a uniquely high level of adaptability for high-efficiency liquid/solid sep...

The construction of the 32-kilometer Bataan-Cavite Interlink Bridge is likely to start early or mid 2025, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said Thursday.  With an initial cost of PHP219 billion, the Bataan-Cavite mega bridge is set to be the “biggest and the single most expensive project” of the DPWH, Public Works Undersecretary Maria...

A ₱23.36 billion Public-Private Partnership (PPP) contract has been signed between the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and San Miguel Holdings Corp. (SMHC) for the construction of 59.4-kilometer extension of Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEX) all the way to the surfing capital of the north in San Juan, La Union. DPWH Secretary...

In order to establish a productive and promising joint venture, the Geological Society of the Philippines (GSP) and the Mongolian Society of Economic Geologists (MonSEG) recently signed an Agreement of Cooperation and Exchange between both associations. The signing was held on April 15, 2024. From a statement by Janice Wayan, GSP's Trustee and PR Commi...

Construction for the Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP) is expected to speed up with the arrival of two more tunnel boring machines (TBM) by yearend, for a total of six so far. At the Pre-SONA (State of the Nation Address) Special over state-run People’s Television Network on Friday, Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Jaime Bautista said fou...

Top officials from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), alongside local leaders from Misamis Occidental and Lanao del Norte, held on July 4, 2024 the final concrete pouring ceremony between the two (2) extra-dosed main bridge of the Panguil Bay Bridge Project (PBBP). This significat event saw the participation of DPWH Secretary Manuel M....

A top official of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has issued a stern reminder to all government engineers, consultants and contractors involved in the on-going projects under the Improving Growth Corridors in Mindanao Road Sector Project (IGCMRSP). In a recent coordination meeting at Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay, Senior Undersecretary Emi...

The Mind Museum in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, is a venue where science and technology come to life. It is a state-of-the-art science museum where great minds of all ages are inspired to aim high and achieve excellence. It is a perfect place for sharing of knowledge and expertise, and to discuss smart strategies in addressing the effects of climate cha...

In 2016, the Philippines Government Department of Environment and Natural Resources passed the Clean Water Act Legislation (DAO 2016-08), Republic Act No 9275. The approval of this legislation propelled the demand for wastewater treatment in the Philippines, resulting in sky rocketing demands for sewerage treatment plants and sewerage networks. The rapid ...

For the 75th Philippine Mining Club Luncheon, the keynote speaker was Mr. Gerard Bond, President & CEO of OceanaGold Corporation. This was held on March 8, 2024 at Dusit Thani Manila.  “This is the first Philippine Mining Club Luncheon this year and as you can see, we have a full house. I think this reflects the renewed excitement about the mining ...