In our ever-evolving world, the demand for minerals and energy is growing faster than ever. From the smartphones in our pockets to the electricity powering our homes, these natural resources play a vital role in our everyday lives. But finding them—hidden deep underground or beneath the ocean floor—is no easy task.   Fortunately, science and technology...

The Philippine Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (PH-EITI) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have formalized a Data Sharing Agreement (DSA) aimed at enhancing beneficial ownership transparency in the country’s extractive industries. The ceremonial signing, held at the Department of Finance (DOF), was witnessed by officials fr...

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB), through its Mining Technology Division (MTD), conducted the first National Mining Enforcement Workshop: “Strengthening Enforcement Against Illegal Mining” on August 12 to 15, 2025, at the Privato Hotel in Quezon City. The workshop gathered MGB regional offices nationwide to boost the bureau’s enforcement capabili...

Digital Transformation at the Core of Philippine Industry  The Philippines is entering a new era of industrial growth. In construction, infrastructure and mining, the leaders will be those who can deploy specialized, ready-to-run technology that delivers results fast. As mega-projects—from mass transport systems and energy facilities to mineral extract...

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed Vivencio “Vince” Bringas Dizon as the new Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), following the resignation of Manuel Bonoan on September 1, 2025. Dizon, 51, is an economist and career technocrat who has held key roles in government over the past two decades. He is best known for his...

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signed into law on September 4 Republic Act (RA) 12253, or the Enhanced Fiscal Regime for Large-Scale Metallic Mining Act, a landmark measure designed to give the government and communities a bigger and fairer share of mining revenues. In a ceremony at Malacañan Palace, the President described the new fiscal framework ...

Epiroc Philippines has strengthened its partnership with Quest Exploration Drilling (Philippines) Inc. (QED) through a two-week technical and product training program on remote control systems (RCS) and Diamec rigs. The training was held at QED’s head office in San Pedro, Laguna, from April 21 to May 2, 2025. According to Michael Kevin Doctor, business...

The Philippine metallic mining industry posted double-digit growth in the first half of 2025, powered by record-breaking gold prices that more than offset weaker nickel markets. Data from the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) showed that the sector’s total value rose 15.1 percent to ₱135.62 billion from ₱117.78 billion a year earlier. The increase of ...

A major milestone in Philippine infrastructure was reached on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, as the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) held a ceremonial breakthrough for the southbound tunnel of the Davao City Bypass Construction Project (DCBCP), marking the successful connection of its north and south ends. The 2.3-kilometer tunnel, a centerpiece ...

Prime Energy Resources Development (Prime Energy) reaffirmed its commitment to energy security through the Malampaya gas-to-power project, the country’s first and only indigenous natural gas asset. Prime Energy President & CEO, Donnabel Kuizon Cruz, said the project, operated under Service Contract 38 in partnership with PNOC Exploration Corporatio...

PhilChamp (Dadiangas Philippine Champion Industries, Inc.) announced their partnership with United Arab Emirates’ renowned oil company, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) Distribution, at the ADNOC Meet 2025 last June 26 at Shangri-la the Fort, Bonifacio Global City. The ADNOC Group is the 12th largest oil company in the world by production and has...

Silangan Mindanao Mining Co., Inc. (SMMCI) recently welcomed the Barangay Local Government Unit of Macalaya, led by Barangay Captain Archelle Ongayo and his council, for a full-day site learning visit at the Silangan Project. The visit was designed to give the barangay officials a firsthand look at the mine’s ongoing development, safety protocols, and ...

The Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) is set to hold a trade mission entitled “Australian Innovation for Sustainable Mining in the Philippines” from 17 to 20 November 2025, with events in Manila and Baguio. According to the Commission, this mission presents a rare opportunity for Philippine mining companies to engage directly with Australian METS ...

Silangan Mindanao Mining Co., Inc. (SMMCI) marked another milestone on Thursday, August 28, 2025, completing the long-planned tunnel connection to the Exhaust Drive and establishing the project’s full underground ventilation series. The achievement, considered a critical safety and engineering requirement, was reached earlier than expected. Originally ...

Weir has signed a strategic collaboration agreement with MINEXXT Inc. to push forward sustainable solutions in thickened and paste tailings management, a move that underscores the company’s drive to remain a global leader in the field. Under the agreement, Weir will integrate MINEXXT’s patented thickening technology into its global tailings portfolio. ...

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) reaffirmed its commitment to further strengthening infrastructure development in the country through its robust partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), following a high-level meeting with Japanese parliamentarians on August 27, 2025. DPWH Senior Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain...

Orica is one of the world’s leading providers of mining and infrastructure solutions. From manufacturing explosives and blasting systems to supplying specialty chemicals, geotechnical monitoring tools, and advanced digital technologies, the company supports the sustainable mobilization of the earth’s resources. Philippine Resources Journal presents thi...

A major milestone in Philippine infrastructure development is just days away, as the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced that fewer than 2 meters remain before the excavation breakthrough of the 2.3-kilometer southbound tunnel of the Davao City Bypass Construction Project (DCBCP). The breakthrough, expected this week, will mark a h...

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) reported considerable progress in the ongoing interisland linkage project between Davao City and Samal Island across the Pakiputan Strait in the Davao Region. In an inspection report to Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, DPWH Senior Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain said various substructure works for the Samal I...

Benguet Corp., the country’s oldest mining company, reported a strong earnings performance for the second quarter of 2025 as revenues and net income rose sharply on the back of higher production and sales. The listed miner said consolidated revenues reached P1.1 billion in the April-to-June period, a 33% increase from P800 million in the same quarter l...

Leading construction company EEI Corporation (EEI) sees stronger revenue visibility and growth as it resurges with a PHP36.85-billion total backlog, or unworked portion of existing contracts, as of July 2025. This represents a 40% jump compared to the PHP26.39-billion reported backlog during the second quarter of the previous year. The company regained...

Megawide Construction Corp. (Megawide) booked a consolidated net income of P436 million in the first six months of 2025, equivalent to 81 percent of its full-year 2024 earnings. Consolidated revenues during the period reached P8.6 billion, as several projects neared completion. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) st...

Listed miner Apex Mining Co., Inc. posted a 70% increase in consolidated net income for the first half of 2025, reaching ₱3.2 billion compared with ₱1.89 billion in the same period last year. The gold producer sold 51,436 ounces of gold in the first half of 2025, slightly lower than the 52,993 ounces sold year over year. Despite the drop in gold sales ...

DMCI Mining subsidiary Berong Nickel Corporation (BNC) has signed a Mineral Production Sharing Agreement (MPSA) with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), through the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) on August 8, 2025 for its Long Point property in Aborlan, Palawan. Covering about 2,177.34 hectares, the MPSA grants BNC the exclu...