The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is now working on closing the gaps to complete the 3.17-kilometer Panguil Bay Bridge Project which will soon become the longest sea-crossing bridge in Mindanao. In his report to DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, DPWH Senior Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain said that the inter-island bridge project in North...

Several countries are investing in the Luzon Economic Corridor project, which can elevate the global status of the Philippines, according to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. In an interview with Chang Dae-hwan, chair of South Korea's Maekyung Media Group, in Malacañang, Manila on Thursday, Marcos said the project will intensively focus on key infrastr...

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered the streamlining of the permitting process for the Infrastructure Flagship Projects (IFPs) to hasten the construction and implementation of the administration’s infrastructure program. In a four-page Executive Order No. 59 signed by Executive Secretary Lucas P. Bersamin on April 30, Marcos emphasized the ne...

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has commenced a nationwide, long-term program called PLASTIKalikasan to particularly address plastic waste in mining sites and its host and neighboring communities. PLASTIKalikasan, with the help of stakeholders, serves as a platform for mining and mine...

Philex Mining Corporation, one of the oldest and largest gold and copper producers in Southeast Asia, generated Php105 million core net income and an EBITDA of Php295 million for 1Q2024 compared with the Php388 million core net income and EBITDA of Php635 million for 1Q2023. Average gold prices in 1Q2024 were higher at US$2,061 per ounce compared with ...

The on-going construction of Davao River (Bucana) Bridge in Davao City by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is rapidly taking shape, with significant milestones achieved just five (5) months since the project start. In his inspection report to DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, Senior Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain said that the assigned ...

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has started the civil works construction of deep foundations for the land and marine viaducts of the 4.07-kilometer Samal Island - Davao City Connector (SIDC) Project. DPWH Senior Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain, in his report to Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, said that the project is proceeding the constru...

OceanaGold (Philippines), Inc. (OGPI) which operates the Didipio Gold-Copper Mine is pleased to announce it has remitted USD20.3 million (PhP1.1 billion) in additional government share for the first time to the Philippine government pursuant to the terms of its Financial or Technical Assistance Agreement (FTAA) on April 23, 2024. OGPI made the payment ...

Celsius Resources Limited. is pleased to announce the extension of the exploration permit for the Sagay Copper Project, held under its Philippine subsidiary, Tambuli Mining Company, Inc (“TMCI”) located on the Island of Negros in the Philippines. The extension of EP-000003-VI was issued on 1 April 2024 and was based on Section 30 of the Department Admi...

The Philippines, the United States and Japan on Friday expressed intent to advance their trilateral cooperation on clean energy. The commitment was made during the historic trilateral summit of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the White House in Washington DC. In a joint statement...

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Wednesday bared several big-ticket projects being constructed by the government in a bid to decongest traffic in Metro Manila. Speaking at the Bagong Pilipinas Town Hall Meeting on Traffic Concerns convened by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in San Juan City, DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan discussed...

The Philippine National Railways (PNR) said construction of the Metro Manila portion of the 147-kilometer North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) will go full blast by October this year. At the Saturday News Forum in Quezon City, PNR chair Michael Ted Macapagal said the National Capital Region (NCR) pre-construction works involve fencing, removal of old tr...

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) continues to make significant strides in the implementation of its Davao River Bridge Project also known as the Bucana Bridge which is an integral part of the Davao City Coastal Bypass Road. In his inspection report to DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, Senior Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain said that the ...

The Philippines and Papua New Guinea (PNG) are eyeing possible cooperation on critical minerals and fisheries sectors, Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo said Thursday. After his bilateral meeting with PNG Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko, Manalo said the Philippines is eager to explore opportunities and “new forms” of partnership with the Paci...

Weir, the global leader in technology driven mining solutions and sole manufacturer of Linatex® premium rubber, has introduced new branding to their iconic red rubber. Linatex® premium rubber is renowned for its unparalleled wear life and total cost of ownership benefits, this new enhancement is a definitive stand against imitators selling inferior red ru...

 “The Philippine Mineral Reporting Code (PMRC) sets out the minimum standards, recommendations, and guidelines for public reporting in the Philippines of Exploration Results, Exploration Targets, Mineral Resources, and Mineral Reserves,” [1] as explained by Mr. Ciceron Angeles, Jr., PMRC Committee Chairman and Consulting Geologist. In November 2021, th...

Australia recently launched one of their largest indigenous-led renewable energy project.  Australia’s First Nations Yindjibarndi people have partnered with ACEN, a Philippine renewables company, to develop and operate renewable energy projects in Western Australia. In the Philippines, ACEN is one of the subsidiaries of the Ayala Corporation and is the...

In a world where precision and efficiency drive profitability, the importance of reliable, accurate payload measurement cannot be overstated. At the heart of this crucial sector stands Loadrite, a name synonymous with quality and innovation in the field of onboard weighing solutions since 1979. The company is thrilled to announce an extraordinary oppor...

It may not be obvious at first, but tires are one of the top expenses of a mining company, along with fuel and equipment costs. When one tire of a mining truck used for moving earth and ore costs an estimated US$10,000, any prudent company must figure out how to maximize this investment. That’s where companies like Higantis Corporation come in. Instead...

OP Pro is Hexagon’s full-featured solution for fleet management, equipping mining professionals with invaluable insights into all aspects of their fleet operation within a user experience designed for efficiency. Used by mines worldwide, this product helps operations safely accelerate efficiency and avoid disruptions caused by poor fuel/time management...

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is committed to address infrastructure challenges in the Philippines and build a more resilient and prosperous future under Bagong Pilipinas by further strengthening partnership with the Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism (MLIT) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency ...

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), together with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) hosted on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, another Contractor’s Outreach Program for the Bataan - Cavite Interlink Bridge (BCIB) Project. The event held at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pa...

A remarkable step forward in the infrastructure development under Bagong Pilipinas following a successful loan signing agreement between the Government of the Philippines and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for the procurement and civil works of the 23-kilometer Dalton Pass East Alignment Road Project in Cagayan Valley Region. In a ce...

The research studies under the Apex Mining Professorial Chairs in Mining and Metallurgical Engineering have shown that mining tailings and silt are potential substitutes for cementitious materials in concrete mixes while using non-noble metals as reduction catalysts can reduce the cost of producing fuel cells.   The Apex Mining Professorial Chairs, ...