The Taganito Mining Corporation (TMC) Mine Environmental Protection and Enhancement Office (MEPEO) spearheaded the month-long celebration of Environment Month 2025 with the theme, “Ending Global Plastic Pollution.” The celebration featured a series of engaging and impactful activities that promoted environmental awareness and action among employees, pa...

At RDCL, we believe that true strength lies in connection — in bringing together people, expertise, and perspectives across regions to create something greater than the sum of its parts. As a business that operates across the Asia-Pacific, with teams in New Zealand and the Philippines, RDCL’s success is built on the power of collaboration and shared pu...

Technical personnel from the Mines and Geosciences Bureau participated in the Monitoring and Evaluation Framework Validation Workshop of the ASEAN Minerals Cooperation Action Plan IV (AMCAP-IV) for 2026–2030, held in Bali, Indonesia, from November 17 to 19, 2025. Representing the Philippines were Dr. Karlo L. Queaño of the Lands Geological Survey Divis...

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...

Australian-listed Celsius Resources Ltd has marked a major milestone for its Maalinao-Caigutan-Biyog (MCB) Copper-Gold Project in Kalinga after defining its first JORC-compliant Ore Reserve Estimate, strengthening the project’s pathway toward development and financing. The maiden underground ore reserve stands at 130.2 million metric tons grading 0.66 ...

Four subsidiaries of listed natural resources development company Nickel Asia Corporation (NAC) were honoured at the 2025 Philippine Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (PH-EITI) National Conference, held on 28 November 2025 at Sequoia Hotel in Parañaque City. Cagdianao Mining Corporation (CMC) and Hinatuan Mining Corporation (HMC) earned sec...

Japan’s support to the Philippines will accelerate the completion of infrastructure projects that will bring immediate benefits to the Filipino people, Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon said. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has directed the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to expand cooperation and partnerships with other countries to bol...

The 2025 Extractives Transparency Week (ETW) opened with renewed momentum toward more inclusive and accountable natural resource governance in the Philippines, as the Philippine Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (PH-EITI) marked its second decade of promoting transparency, accountability and public participation in the mining, oil and gas sect...

Geo Connect Asia Geo Connect Asia 2026, themed “Geospatial driven impacts: underground, land & sea to sky”, focuses on bringing the geospatial and location intelligence industries together for two days of face-to-face discussions and networking on the 31st March & 1st April in Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Singapore.  Supported by the ...

The country’s premiere annual “red carpet” for excellence in environmental management and safety once again shone on TVI Resource Development Philippines Inc. (TVIRD), as its Siana Gold Project and Balabag Gold and Silver Project both clinched the coveted Presidential Mineral Industry Environment Award (PMIEA). The awards were conferred at the CAP Conv...

Diwata-Women in Resource Development Inc. (Diwata Inc.) successfully held the inaugural session of its new mentoring series, "Network to the Next Level," in partnership with Raniag Minera of OceanaGold Philippines, Inc. The event, held at the historic Hill Station, Casa Vallejo, in Baguio City, gathered female leaders, mining professionals, and students f...

The value of the country’s metallic mineral production increased by 14.8 percent in the first nine months of 2025, driven by higher gold revenues, steady nickel prices and a sharp rebound in iron ore output, preliminary government data showed. Figures from the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) placed the value of metallic mineral production at P219.74...

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For the second consecutive year, the TVIRD Mining Group marked another milestone in safety and emergency preparedness by taking the championship at the Mine Safety Field Competition during the 71st Annual National Mine Safety and Environment Conference on November 21. The sun was warm, the wind was cool and the air was tight as cheers echoed across the...

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Raphael Lotilla emphasized the pivotal role of responsible mining in promoting sustainable economic growth and uplifting local communities. Speaking at the Pilipinas Conference organized by StratBase ADR Institute in Makati, Lotilla highlighted the DENR’s ongoing reforms through the Mines...

From the vast open pits to the sediment-filled settling ponds, a mining operation is a landscape in constant, measured motion. For the Philippine mining industry, mastering this motion—the movement of earth, water, and infrastructure—is the key to unlocking new levels of efficiency, safety, and environmental responsibility. At the heart of this tran...

By Thomas Hanna, PG, Technical Director – Johnson Screens The use of Shur-Pak glass beads is becoming a better choice for the long-term operational costs of wells. This article compares the performance of two nearby wells—RWD 2004-6 and RWD 2024-6—constructed in the Quaternary High Plains aquifer near Lancaster, Nebraska, USA. These municipal sup...

Hinatuan Mining Corporation–Tagana-an Nickel Project (HMC–TNP) actively participated in the International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) 2025, supporting this year’s theme, “Clean Seas Against the Climate Crisis.” The ICC, the world’s largest volunteer effort to protect the ocean, unites millions of participants across more than 150 countries in a shared goal—t...

Mining is a tough industry where every minute counts. To stay efficient and safe, operators must follow best practices that reduce downtime and extend equipment life. Here are three simple but powerful tips every mine site should follow—plus how Higantis can help you get the most out of them. 1. Operate Haul Trucks Properly Haul trucks are the backb...

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...

Weir, a global leader in mining technology, today announces the launch of its latest report, Untapped: Mining’s opportunity to unlock value through strategic water management and innovative technology. The report highlights the critical role of water in mining and sets out a strategic vision for elevating water stewardship across the industry. As the w...

Environment Secretary Raphael P.M. Lotilla underscored the Philippines’ commitment to responsible and innovation-driven mineral development as the global shift to a low-carbon economy accelerates. In his opening address at the Philippines–Sweden Smart Mining Forum, Lotilla said the Philippines, as a resource-rich nation, holds both “a responsibility an...

The Philippine mining sector marked a significant milestone on November 18, 2025 as 69 newly licensed mining engineers took their oath in a face-to-face ceremony at the Paragon Hotel Function Hall in Baguio City. DENR Assistant Secretary for Mining Concerns and concurrent MGB OIC Director, Engr. Michael V. Cabalda, graced the solemn event. In his keyno...

The Philippines put its mining governance efforts on the international stage at the 21st Annual General Meeting of the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF), held Nov. 3–5, 2025, at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. Hosted by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the annual meet...