In December 2024, Antrak Philippines, a prominent project logistics and freight forwarding company, officially embarked on a new chapter following a significant management buyout and a subsequent strategic rebranding. In February 2024, the company's current local principals successfully acquired full ownership, purchasing all shares previously held by ...

A pioneer in ISO certification in the Philippines and a global leader in lab testing, inspection, and verification, SGS Philippines Inc. takes the lead in helping mining companies comply with a new carbon accounting mandate.  Randall Evangelista, Business Manager, Industries & Environment – Health & Safety of SGS Philippines, Inc. was one of th...

An interview with Austrade Commissioner Luisa Rust “Trade and investment ties between Australia and the Philippines are robust and steadily growing, underpinned by strong bilateral agreements and shared strategic interests. Two-way trade is at $10.7 billion in 2024, with the Philippines being Australia’s 20th largest two-way goods and services trading ...

AusIMM, the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, has appointed Philippine Mining and Exploration Association (PMEA) President, Joey Nelson R. Ayson as International Representative in the Philippines in May 2025. The International Representative is a voluntary, appointed position by AusIMM, which is the peak professional body for people in t...

PMEA President, Joey Nelson Ayson, provided mining industry updates during the Philippine Mining & Exploration Association (PMEA) Monthly Membership Meeting for August 2025. As of July 31, 2025, PMEA has 17 regular members, 57 associate, 29 Individual, and 17 honorary members. He announced that on Nov. 18, 2025, PMEA will host the 8th PMEA Forum...

Acknowledging the critical role of technology in infrastructure development, the 5th Philippine Roads, Bridges, and Tunnels Summit brought together top construction firms, contractors, investors, government representatives, and leading technology providers in two days of insightful sharing of expertise and views. The Summit was held on August 27-28, 20...

Prime Energy Resources Development (Prime Energy) reaffirmed its commitment to energy security through the Malampaya gas-to-power project, the country’s first and only indigenous natural gas asset. Prime Energy President & CEO, Donnabel Kuizon Cruz, said the project, operated under Service Contract 38 in partnership with PNOC Exploration Corporatio...

PhilChamp (Dadiangas Philippine Champion Industries, Inc.) announced their partnership with United Arab Emirates’ renowned oil company, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) Distribution, at the ADNOC Meet 2025 last June 26 at Shangri-la the Fort, Bonifacio Global City. The ADNOC Group is the 12th largest oil company in the world by production and has...

Orica is one of the world’s leading providers of mining and infrastructure solutions. From manufacturing explosives and blasting systems to supplying specialty chemicals, geotechnical monitoring tools, and advanced digital technologies, the company supports the sustainable mobilization of the earth’s resources. Philippine Resources Journal presents thi...

The Philippines has surged to 16th place in the Fraser Institute’s 2024 Annual Survey of Mining Companies, a dramatic leap from 72nd out of 86 jurisdictions in 2023 in the Investment Attractiveness Index. In the Policy Perception Index, the country also climbed to 25th out of 82 jurisdictions, improving significantly from 79th place the previous year. ...

In his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) delivered on July 28, 2025, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to infrastructure expansion, rural development and regional connectivity. He outlined key achievements while confronting ongoing issues, stating, “We are building not just for today, but for g...

Advancing Green skills for Sustainable Industries in the Philippines Over 120 prominent stakeholders from government, industry, and academia gathered at the Fairmont Makati on July 9, 2025, for the "Green Jobs Forum: Sustainability at Work." Hosted by the German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GPCCI) in partnership with the German Embas...

Last June 7 and 8, the Australian Embassy in the Philippines hosted the Philippines-Australia Friendship Festival at Glorietta Activity Center, Makati City. “The Philippines-Australia Friendship Festival is a celebration of shared values, cultures, and the powerful connections between people from the two nations. The Festival celebrates the longstanding ...

Telematics is a method of monitoring cars, trucks, equipment, and other assets using GPS technology and on-board diagnostics (OBD) to plot the asset movements on a computerized map. Life in our world today is not as simple as it was decades ago when population was low and traffic congestion was unheard of in some cities. Through the years, vehicles on the...

Electrification, automation, and digitalization were the core of a discussion in a mining luncheon early this year. “There is no green future without mining in the present.” This is a powerful statement coming from a presentation by Philippine Mining Club’s guest speaker, Dharamdev Rajwar, ABB’s Regional Sales Manager – Southeast Asia-Mining. He pre...

On the first Philippine Mining Club Luncheon last February 28 at the Manila Polo Club in Makati City, Metals Exploration President and CEO, Darren Bowden, was the keynote speaker. His presentation was titled “Philippine Mining Industry on the Brink”. Metals Exploration is a London-listed gold company operating the Runruno mine under its subsidiary, FCF...