Eriez’ force-cooled suspended magnets balance strength, efficiency, and adaptability.  Tramp metal is one of the most persistent—and costly—hazards in mining and bulk material handling. Even a single fragment of iron can damage crushers, conveyors, or downstream equipment, triggering downtime and safety risks. Preventing these incidents before they rea...

Celsius Resources Ltd. has reported further high-grade copper and gold intercepts from its Maalinao-Caigutan-Biyog (MCB) Project in the Cordillera Administrative Region, even as Philippine regulators granted conditional approval for the use of water resources in preparation for mine development. In its September 15 disclosure to the Australian Securiti...

Silangan Mindanao Mining Co., Inc. (SMMCI) has reaffirmed its commitment to responsible mining by conducting its latest interdisciplinary audit of underground operations earlier this month. Held on September 3, the monthly audit brought together technical experts, department heads, and managers from across the company to review every critical aspect of...

After a decade of regulatory restrictions, the Philippine mining industry is re-emerging as a key driver of economic growth. Following the suspension of new mining permits under Executive Order (EO) 79 in 2012, the sector experienced significant declines in revenues, exports, and foreign investment. In 2021, EO 130 lifted the moratorium, enabling renewed ...

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) Central Office has successfully completed its 2nd Surveillance Audit for the ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System (EMS), conducted by SGS Philippines Inc. on April 14–15, 2025. In addition, MGB-Central Office achieved recertification for ISO 9001:2015, awarded by ACS W3 Solutionz Management Consultancy on J...

A metallurgical engineer of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB)chaired the recently concluded 9th Philippine Women Engineers and Scientists Summit (PWESS 9) held in Davao City from August 7 to 9, 2025. Engr. Carina de Vera Pecson of the Metallurgical Technology Division (MetD) led this year’s summit with the theme:“Deep Dive: Women Engineers and Sci...

Leading construction company EEI Corporation (EEI) has been awarded the construction of Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX) Subsection 1 in Kawit, Cavite, and Megaworld Corporation’s Arcovia Hotel in Pasig City. This brings the Company’s total project wins in the third quarter of 2025 alone to PHP 19.1 billion, marking a solid turnaround from its recorded pe...

In line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to uphold the spirit of the Local Government Code—promoting meaningful participation of local government units (LGUs) in infrastructure projects that directly impact their constituents—the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) continues to strengthen its partnership with the LGUs of Tangu...

The Philippine Society of Mining Engineers (PSEM) Caraga Chapter reached a new milestone with the successful conduct of its 1st Caraga Mining Symposium held on August 22–24, 2025 at the Emerald Hall, Hotel Tavern in Surigao City. Carrying the theme “Navigating Towards a Greener Environment, Resilient Mining Communities, and Good Governance,” the three-...

In the intensifying global race for critical minerals—crucial components in electric vehicles (EVs), renewable energy (RE) technologies, advanced electronics, and other strategic industries—the Philippines stands at a pivotal juncture in this global energy transition. With abundant reserves of nickel, cobalt, copper, and rare earth elements, the country h...

On July 4, 2025, I sat in a crowded forum in Quezon City as the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) hosted the Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ (DENR) policy direction. The atmosphere was subdued. No questions, no applause lines. Yet the rollout deserves a closer look, not for its promises, but for what it might enable. Signed in Februar...

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 ...