Industry research shows that only 10% of pumping systems achieve their expected design life, emphasising the importance of informed decision making in dewatering system investments. While initial purchase price often drives decisions, the true cost of ownership extends far beyond the upfront investment. When evaluating dewatering systems, organisations...

Off-the-road (OTR) tires are the backbone of industries that operate in the toughest environments. Whether it’s construction or mining, these heavy-duty tires ensure that massive machinery can traverse uneven, rocky, and muddy terrains with ease. Choosing the right OTR tires is critical for maximizing efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness. That’s ...

By Ezanne Soh, Senior Regional Manager, APAC, Geotab The Philippines’ mining industry faces significant challenges, including rising fuel costs, regulatory changes, and the need for increased efficiency. To remain competitive, mining operators must optimize resources while ensuring safety. Your fleet and equipment provide a prime opportunity for cost s...

(Conclusion)  By Noel B. Lazaro, Eveart Grace P. Claro, Judd Yonder L. Reyes, and Marielle D. Marbella The global push for sustainability has reached a tipping point, compelling industries to accelerate their decarbonization efforts. Nowhere is this more critical than in mining—a sector paradoxically essential for the green transition yet burdened b...

The onboarding of the Research and Development Project titled "Project ORE: Optimizing Resource Exploration – Integrating Spectrometry and Lithogeochemical Tools for the Advanced Characterization of Critical Minerals in Magmatic Hydrothermal Deposits," held on March 25-28, 2025, at the Petrolab Building, serves as a pivotal platform for advancing our unde...

Women have started to make a mark in the male-dominated mining industry as they shift from mere administrative jobs to  highly technical positions that used to be exclusively held by men.   Lawyer Froilan Lawilao, legal officer of Benguet Corporation (BC), said that when he joined the company more than 10 years ago, women employees were performing offi...

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has officially begun the installation of the pre-stressed concrete deck girder for the inter-island bridge that will significantly improve the link between Olutanga Island and the mainland in Alicia, Zamboanga Sibugay Province. In his inspection report to Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, Senior Undersecreta...

During the first three quarters of 2024, the value of metallic mineral production increased by 3.17%. This is equivalent to PHP6.02 billion rise in production, from PHP189.90 billion to PHP195.92 billion year-on-year. Precious metals, particularly gold and silver, have experienced a significant surge in value, driven by growing investor interest amidst...

GPCCI and German Embassy’s Sustainability Forum brings climate action to the forefront. MANILA, Philippines – On 31 January 2025, the German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GPCCI), in collaboration with the German Embassy in Manila, successfully hosted the Sustainability Forum 2025: The Green Economies of Tomorrow. A significant gatheri...

The Geological Society of the Philippines' (GSP) GeoCon 2024, held December 4-5, 2024, at the Novotel Araneta City in Quezon City, served as a dynamic and effective platform for Philippine and international geologists to share their research and advancement in the field. The conference, themed "Filipino Geologists: Bridging Geoscience, Technology, and Ind...

Hinatuan Mining Corporation-Tagana-an Nickel Project (HMC-TNP) once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to responsible mining practices by securing its fourth consecutive Presidential Mineral Industry Environmental Award (PMIEA) in the Surface Mining Operation Category.

Apex Mining Co., Inc.’s consolidated net income in 2024 amounted to P4.3 B, 28% higher than 2023’s P3.4B. Meanwhile, the consolidated revenues in 2024 reached P=15.1 billion, P=3.1 billion more than 2023’s P=12.1 billion. The consolidated revenues are from Apex Mining’s Maco Mine and from the Sangilo Mine of Itogon-Suyoc Resources, Inc. (ISRI). Luis...

Global Ferronickel Holdings, Inc. a leading nickel ore producer in the Philippines, reported revenues of ₱7.611 billion, net income attributable to shareholders of ₱743.9 million, and earnings per share of ₱0.1451 for the year 2024. Mining revenues were ₱7.592 billion, down 13.4% due to lower nickel ore prices partially offset by strong volumes. By mine s...

The Philippine Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (Ph-EITI) in collaboration with the Chamber of Mines of the Philippines and Mines and Geosciences Bureau through the MGB GAD Focal Point System organized a significant forum on March 18, 2025, at the Penthouse Ballroom, Lepanto Building in Makati City, with the theme "Mining Her Own Business: El...

The number of construction activities reached 12,526 in January, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Friday. Preliminary data released by the PSA showed that the number of constructions from approved building permits was equivalent to 3.71 million square meters of floor area with a total value of PHP48.57 billion. "This excludes altera...

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB), through its Gender and Development Focal Points System, recognizes and supports the Planetgold Philippines Project, which has made significant strides towards gender equality in the artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) sector, particularly through its recent initiatives. The project published a comprehensive...

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr., together with Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vivencio B. Dizon, Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC) Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan, and Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC) President and Chief Executive Offic...

The 70th Annual National Mine Safety and Environment Conference led by Philippine Mine Safety and Environment Association (PMSEA) was held on November 19 to 22, 2024 in Baguio City. This year's theme is "Endurance and Innovation for Sustainability." Annually in this event, the mining industry gather in Baguio City to promote and celebrate responsibl...

On April 17, 1931, EEI Corporation (EEI) was incorporated as a machinery and mills supply house for the mining industry. EEI later expanded into construction services, supply of manpower in the Philippines and overseas, and distribution of a range of industrial machinery and systems. EEI is a member of the Yuchengco Group of Companies, a conglomerate w...

By Thea Samantha C. Go, EM Paramina Earth Technologies, Inc. is a proudly all-Filipino mining and civil construction contractor that has been making significant strides both domestically and internationally. With over 29 years of experience, Paramina has pioneered surface and underground contract mining in the Philippines, later expanding into tunne...

The Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA), the country’s largest group of nickel mining companies, has voiced strong concerns regarding the renewed suggestion to impose an ore export ban as part of the mining fiscal regime reforms, highlighting that such a policy may not address the real challenges faced by the industry in developing value-added p...

At least once a year, when International Women’s Month is celebrated in March, we are reminded to pause and take stock of the role of women in resources development. The mining industry in the Philippines, like many other countries, has traditionally been male-dominated.  Nevertheless, there are marked efforts to increase women's participation and addr...

(Part 2) Part 1 can be read HERE When I came back from my studies in Europe, I continued my studies at the UP College of Law. For me it was UP Law or bust because I financed my way to law school attending evening classes. Surely, with a meager government salary, I couldn’t have afforded pursuing law studies without the subsidy from taxpayers. I was ...

A planned toll road extending South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) to the Bicol Region is expected to reduce transport costs, improve supply chains, and create thousands of jobs, a House leader said Monday. In a statement, House Committee on Ways and Means chair and Albay Rep. Joey Salceda said the Toll Regulatory Board's (TRB) impending approval of the final...