Philex Mining Corporation swung to a net loss of P592 million in the first quarter of 2026, reversing a profit a year earlier, as lower ore throughput and production at its Padcal mine dragged results, the company said. The listed miner reported a core net loss of P281 million, compared with a core net income of P71 million in the same period last year...

Blackstone Minerals Ltd. said a cease-and-desist order on its Mankayan copper-gold project in the Philippines has been lifted, clearing the way for exploration activities to resume and drilling for a pre-feasibility study to begin in the near term. The order, issued by the municipal mayor of Mankayan, had previously halted exploration work by the compa...

Semirara Mining and Power Corporation (SMPC) reported a 12% decline in first-quarter net income to ₱3.8 billion, as lower electricity generation and reduced coal shipments weighed on overall performance. The integrated energy company said earnings fell from ₱4.4 billion in the same period last year, reflecting weaker plant performance and softer export...

Atlas Consolidated Mining and Development Corp. has started the year on a stronger footing, swinging back to profitability in the first quarter as improved operations and firmer commodity prices lifted earnings. In a disclosure, the listed miner reported a net income of ₱645 million for the January-to-March period, reversing losses booked in earlier pe...

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), in partnership with Miss Philippines Earth, marked Earth Day with the launch of an Eco-Explorer activity dubbed “Geologist for a Day” on April 22, 2026. The initiative aimed to give environmental advocates and partners a deeper understanding of the role of geologists in studying Earth processe...

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) MIMAROPA Region has formalized a multi-stakeholder effort to rehabilitate the Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center (PWRCC), marking a key milestone under its flagship “Magbigay Gaan sa Buhay – Project Connect.” The memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed on April 22 in Makati City, bringing togethe...

Carrascal Nickel Corporation (CNC) welcomed students and faculty from Caraga State University for an educational mine visit on April 21, 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen industry-academe collaboration. A total of 28 participants — 26 students and two faculty members from the university’s Department of Geology — took part in the activity, which wa...

The United States and the Philippines have announced plans to establish a 4,000-acre economic security zone aimed at strengthening supply chains in critical minerals, semiconductors and advanced manufacturing, the US Department of State said. The proposed industrial hub, to be located within the Luzon Economic Corridor, is envisioned as a platform for ...

TVI Resource Development Philippines Inc. has completed a three-day dam safety and emergency response training for its Balabag Gold and Silver Project, reinforcing preparedness among employees, regulators, and host communities. The training, held from March 25 to 27, aimed to strengthen knowledge and response capabilities in handling dam-related emerge...

OceanaGold Philippines Inc. has turned over a two-storey multi-purpose building to Barangay Don Domingo Maddela in Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya, providing a new community facility powered by renewable energy. The building, which uses a hybrid solar system, is expected to benefit more than 1,000 residents by serving as a venue for community meetings, liveli...

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau is strengthening its offshore mineral exploration capabilities, as its Marine Geology and Survey Division (MGSD) advances what it describes as a “blue frontier” initiative anchored on new discoveries and technical training. In a recent program, the bureau rolled out a training initiative on GEOVIA Surpac, a widely used ...

Jobin-SQM Inc. (JSI), a subsidiary of Nickel Asia Corporation’s clean energy arm, Emerging Power Inc. (EPI), recently turned over ₱4.44 million to the Peninsula Electric Cooperative, Inc. (PENELCO) to fund the expansion of critical power infrastructure in Bataan. The infrastructure project focuses on the extension of distribution lines in selected area...

In an industry often scrutinized for its environmental footprint, FCF Minerals Corporation is positioning itself as a case study in how large-scale mining operations can integrate rehabilitation and reforestation into core operations rather than treat them as an afterthought. As of the fourth quarter of 2025, the company reported that it had managed an...

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau has launched a mobile one-stop shop initiative aimed at bringing small-scale miners into the formal and regulated sector, with the first rollout held over two days in South Cotabato. The activity marks the pilot implementation of Department Administrative Order No. 2026-08, which provides for the issuance of Interim Sma...

The Philippines has taken a leading role in advancing a regional framework for critical minerals, as it hosted the first workshop on the ASEAN Critical Minerals Strategy for Regional Resilience and Sustainable Growth. The two-day workshop, held on March 30–31 at the 25hours Hotel The Oddbird, forms part of a priority economic deliverable under the Phil...

Mining operations in the Philippines operate under some of the most demanding conditions in Southeast Asia. High-abrasion ore, chemically aggressive slurries, heavy vibration, and continuous production schedules place extreme stress on equipment and plant infrastructure. For maintenance teams, the challenge is not only repairing damage but doing so safely...