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....
Trillionaire Enrique K. Razon Jr., through Prime Strategic Holdings Inc. (PSHI), has expanded his majority stake in Apex Mining Co. Inc. to 67 percent after acquiring shares worth ₱1.68 billion from its former controlling shareholder. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) on...
A group of local residents clarified that it is not opposing a mining exploration in Kalinga province, explaining that what they are pushing for is responsible mining that includes assurance of a sustainable support system to the indigenous people in the area. Victor Gumisa, head of the Balatoc...
President Marcos has secured fresh Canadian investments and deeper cooperation in mining, critical minerals, and clean energy during his official visit to Vancouver, as the Philippines pushes to position itself as a major player in the global energy transition. On the sidelines of his visit on...
Vintage-21 Coal Mining Corp. is advancing the pre-development phases of its ₱100 million coal project in Surigao del Sur, moving closer to extraction nearly four years after securing its government contract. In a notice filed with the Environmental Management Bureau of the Department of...
