Runruno-based FCF Minerals Corp. conducted a two-day benchmarking visit to a nickel mining operation in Palawan as part of preparations for the implementation of its Final Mine Rehabilitation and/or Decommissioning Plan (FMRDP) next year. The visit, held on May 19 and 20, brought together representatives from the company, key stakeholders and officials...

ASEAN member states have taken another step toward developing a regional critical minerals strategy aimed at strengthening supply chain resilience, attracting investment and positioning Southeast Asia as a key player in the global energy transition. The Second Regional Workshop on the Development of the ASEAN Critical Minerals Strategy for Regional Res...

Teachers and community representatives from two schools in Zamboanga del Sur recently visited TVI Resource Development (Phils.), Inc.'s Balabag Gold-Silver Project, gaining firsthand exposure to mining operations, workplace safety standards and environmental management practices. Teachers from Dimalinao Elementary School, accompanied by Parent-Teacher ...

Belgium will host the 2026 Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) Global Conference in Brussels on Oct. 8-9, bringing together government officials, industry leaders, investors, civil society organizations and development partners to discuss transparency, accountability and governance in the extractive sector. The conference, which will b...

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) and representatives from several Philippine government agencies have returned from a mining study tour in Western Australia, bringing home lessons and reform commitments aimed at strengthening the country's minerals sector and advancing responsible mining practices. The Philippine delegation participated in the So...

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office XI (MGB-XI) has highlighted Apex Mining Company Inc.'s (AMCI) Apex Malasakit Village as an example of how responsible mining can contribute to sustainable community development and improve the lives of host and neighboring communities. In a Facebook post, MGB-XI said responsible mining extends beyond com...

Australian-listed Celsius Resources Ltd. has appointed new leadership for its Philippine subsidiary, Tambuli Mining Company Inc., as the company moves forward with plans to develop the Sagay Copper Project in Negros Occidental. In a disclosure dated June 9, Celsius said Tambuli had appointed Dr. Attilenore "Nene" Manero as interim chair and president a...

In a ceremony witnessed by Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go, Acwa Power Philippines signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) with Emerging Power Inc. (EPI) to explore the development of up to 5,000 megawatts (MW) of renewable and gas-fired power generation capacity across the Philippines. The JDA aims to provide renewable and gas-fired power generat...

Australia-listed Celsius Resources Ltd. said it is seeking emergency arbitration to prevent any offtake agreement between India's Kiri Industries Ltd. and Makilala Mining Co. Inc. without its approval, following the transfer of Maharlika Investment Corp.'s loan rights in the Makilala copper-gold project. In a statement on June 9, Celsius said Maharlika...

More than 700 stakeholders from the mining sector, local government units, and partner institutions gathered in Camarines Norte for the third Mobile One-Stop Shop (MOSS) for the Small-Scale Mining Sector, an initiative aimed at improving access to government services and promoting responsible mining practices. Held on May 20 at Camarines Norte State Co...

Dinapigue Mining Corp. (DMC) has been recommended for continued certification under three internationally recognized management system standards following a successful surveillance audit conducted in May. The audit, carried out by National Quality Assurance on May 26 and 27 at the company's conference room in Dinapigue, Isabela, affirmed DMC's complian...

ISO surveillance audit finds no gaps or corrective actions needed for TVIRD projects In a process designed to surface flaws, what stood out most was the absence of them. In this year’s external ISO surveillance audits, the group of mining companies under TVI Resource Development Philippines Inc. (TVIRD) recorded an outcome that runs against the usua...

RX BITEC Invites Manufacturers to Lead Trends and Increase Profitability Through Technologies from 30 Countries Thailand’s manufacturing sector is facing a new wave of challenges and pressure. RX BITEC therefore invites entrepreneurs and manufacturers from around the world to join in transforming production through innovations at Manufacturing Expo 202...

The Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) and its member companies in Palawan reaffirm their commitment to environmental protection, responsible operations, and the long- term care of the areas entrusted to them.

The Chamber of Mines of the Philippines (COMP) maintains that tree cutting in legitimate mining operations is permitted only when fully compliant with Philippine laws and regulations and supported by all required government permits and approvals. Mining companies are subject to strict environmental oversight and must meet comprehensive regulatory requirem...

The estimated value of Philippine metallic mineral production rose by 28.6 percent in the first quarter of 2026, as higher metal prices and increased nickel ore shipments offset lower output from several major commodities, according to data from the Mines and Geosciences Bureau. Total metallic mineral production was valued at PHP82.78 billion during th...