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, ...

Investment and job opportunities in the province are seen to get a boost as the construction of the Pangasinan Link Expressway (PLEX) begins after the groundbreaking ceremony here Thursday. “It will serve as a backbone of the province in terms of ease of travel and accessibility. If we are able to construct it, it will open many doors to other towns an...

For the first time in 15 years, the Philippine government granted permit to the copper mining project of Perth-based Celsius Resources with initial investments of USD253 million, or around PHP14 billion. In a statement over the weekend, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said Celsius Resources’ local unit Makilala Mining Company, Inc. (MMCI) wa...

Site investigation holds an undeniable significance in the construction process. Cam Wylie from RDCL explores the value of a thorough site investigation and its potential to save money and create value in the long run, even with the initial investment. Can we put a dollar figure on understanding the ground beneath what we build? It is widely recogni...

Global Ferronickel Holdings, Inc. (PSE: FNI), a leading nickel ore producer in the Philippines, reported revenues of ₱8.8 billion in 2023, operating income of ₱2.8 billion, net income attributable to shareholders of ₱1.5 billion, and earnings per share (EPS) of ₱0.3022. The 30.5% year-over-year increase in revenues to ₱8.8 billion was largely driven by...

By Zeevik Halber Editor’s note: Zeevik Halber is the CEO of AnyWay Solutions, a company with a longstanding presence in Papua New Guinea and after a few years of exploring is now looking to bring its climate resilient designs and solutions to the Philippines. Papua New Guinea (PNG) is a land of mystery and splendor. Its untouched wilderness, breatht...

Celsius Resources Limited (“CLA”, “Celsius” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that its Philippine subsidiary, Makilala Mining Company, Inc. (“MMCI or the “Contractor”), has obtained a Mineral Production Sharing Agreement (“MPSA” or the “Agreement”) with the Philippine Government for its flagship Maalinao-Caigutan-Biyog Mining Project (“MCB” or the ...

Listed natural resources development firm Nickel Asia Corp. (NAC) (PSE: NIKL) recorded an attributable net income (net of minority interest) of P3.7 billion, down 53 percent from P7.9 billion year-on-year based on its audited financial and operating results for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2023. This is on the back of lower nickel ore pri...

The province of Cebu will partner with private firms to continue oil and natural gas exploration in Alegria town, south of Cebu, Governor Gwendolyn Garcia said Thursday. Garcia’s decision came as Department of Energy (DOE) Undersecretary Alessandro Sales visited the provincial capitol on Thursday to inform the governor of the agency’s intention to cont...

Prime Energy Resources Development B.V. said the exploration of new wells on Service Contract (SC) 38 remains on track. On Friday, Prime Energy announced that it awarded a USD69.9-million (PHP3.88-billion) contract to Noble for the use of its deepwater drillship “Noble Viking" for the Malampaya Phase 4 Project. The Noble Viking drillship will be inv...

Last year’s Geological Conference or GEOCON 2023 of the Geological Society of the Philippines (GSP) (Dec. 5-6, 2023) highlighted 57 oral reports and 86 poster presentations throughout 10 sessions. The theme of the conference is “Our Natural Resources: Fueling the Energy Transition Journey”. There was a rich discussion among the presenters and the audience...

[Quezon City] Dec. 5-6, 2023 - During the GEOCON 2023 of The Geological Society of the Philippines (GSP), various scientific presentations discussed energy transition, innovative studies and technology applications on Earth Science, and more. The theme of the two-day conference is “Our Natural Resources: Fueling the Energy Transition Journey”. GSP Pres...

To celebrate the 69th Annual National Mine Safety and Environment Conference (ANMSEC), the Philippine Mine Safety and Environment Association (PMSEA) hosted the conference on Nov. 14-17, 2023 at CAP – John Hay Trade & Cultural Center Main Hall A & B, Baguio City. This annual event brings together mining professionals and practitioners, and othe...

On Dec. 4, 2023, Philippine Mining & Exploration Association Inc. (PMEA) celebrated its 25th year anniversary and Silver Christmas Party at Misto 2 and Straight UP Bar at Seda Residences Makati. This is a milestone event for a mining group that, for more than two decades, has been fostering camaraderie and professional development among its members. T...

As Chairperson of the Professional Regulatory Board of Geology, December of last year was quite a busy month. I was given the honor to present the keynote speech during the opening of the Geological Convention (GeoCon) 2023 last 05 December 2023 and the Oath Taking Ceremonies for New Geologists on 11 December 2023. In my speeches, I emphasized the importa...

With the recent pronouncements of the newly appointed Presidential Adviser on Investment and Economic Affairs, Frederick Go, that mining is at the top of the government’s list of five priority areas [the other four being semiconductors, agriculture, steel, and pharmaceutical industries], expectations are high that this administration will finally deliver ...

The technical personnel of the Mine Safety, Environment, and Social Development Division (MSESDD) of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) organized the Social Development and Management Program (SDMP) Consultation Workshop on February 14-17, 2024 at Park Inn by Radisson North Avenue in Quezon City. The said workshop, under the guidance of DENR Unders...

The first phase of the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) Cavite Extension is now 97 percent complete and is on track to begin operations in the fourth quarter of this year. In a statement on Wednesday, president and CEO of the Light Rail Manila Corp. (LRMC), the private operator of the LRT-1, Juan Alfonso said the completion rate was reached in January...

The construction of the PHP4.58 billion Tacloban causeway project that will provide a shorter route from the city’s downtown to the airport has begun with bigger funding this year, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) 8 (Eastern Visayas) here reported Thursday. DPWH-8 Director Edgar Tabacon said the project has an accomplishment rate of 4...