Mining magnate Felipe Yap’s Lepanto Consolidated Mining Co. and its affiliate, Far Southeast Gold Resources Inc., have executed a 25-year pact with indigenous leaders in Benguet province, clearing a major hurdle toward extending mineral production rights at their flagship deposit. The memorandum...
President Marcos’ fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) failed to mention the climate crisis, destructive mining, and communities threatened by the continued expansion of fossil fuel infrastructure, a Roman Catholic bishop pointed out on Thursday, July 30. “President Ferdinand Marcos Jr....
Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Philex Mining Corp. posted a sharp turnaround in the second quarter of 2026, with a consolidated net income of ₱392 million from its ₱592-million net loss a quarter ago and more than double the ₱171-million net income recorded a year ago, due to the rehabilitation of...
While the country prepares for any major changes in coal exports from Indonesia, its long-standing supplier, the long-awaited auction of the Semirara coal block will be pushed back to a later date. The Department of Energy (DOE) confirmed that it needs to fine-tune the terms of reference (TOR) for...
The Philippines is seeking emergency supply assurances from Jakarta as Indonesia overhauls its coal export framework, a structural shift that threatens to destabilize Southeast Asia’s most coal-dependent power grid. In an interview on Thursday, July 23, Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said the...
DAVAO CITY — Tribal leaders from two barangays in Mati City are demanding full accountability for the P19-million mining royalty released in 2024 before any additional royalty funds are disbursed. The royalty, generated from the operations of Hallmark Mining Corp., is intended for the development...
The Department of Energy plans to resume the competitive auction for the country’s largest coal reserve on Semirara Island before the end of July, following a regulatory pause to draft new guidelines for brownfield assets. Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said the government has temporarily put the...
Nestled in the rugged terrain of northern Luzon, where increased climate volatility regularly tests the limits of long-term planning, one mining company is turning environmental responsibility into a strategic strength. Given the direct impact of mineral extraction on the environment and...
Consunji-led Semirara Mining & Power Corp. has turned to the judiciary to shield its proprietary operations, asking a Makati court to block energy regulators from disclosing highly sensitive commercial data to potential rivals. In a petition filed against the Department of Energy (DOE), the...
Modern communications technology and the popularity of social media among Filipinos have been forcing large-scale mining companies to behave, a top official of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said amid questions on whether or not responsible could exist in the country....
The proposed free trade agreement (FTA) between Manila and Ottawa could position the domestic nickel mining sector as a key alternative in the global critical minerals supply chain, according to the Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA). PNIA President Dante Bravo noted that the...
The Philippine Mining Development Corporation (PMDC) is backing a new partnership framework that encourages cooperation between large-scale mining operators and small-scale miners. Dubbed as the “Big Brother–Small Brother” initiative, PMDC President and Chief Executive Officer Job Adrian M....
