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...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is pushing for stronger coordination and alliance with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) for the protection of the forests against illegal loggers and miners. This, after three illegal miners were arrested during an operation in Barangay...
The value of the country’s metallic mineral reserves expanded by 17 percent to nearly ₱590 billion in 2025 on the back of an upswing in Class A gold reserves, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). In a report on Thursday, June 25, the PSA said the monetary value of Class A...
Three mining wannabes ended up with steel bars in a detention facility following their arrest for illegal activities while searching for gold in a mountainous area in Santa Cruz town in Occidental Mindoro. Police Brig. Gen. Christopher R. Dela Cruz said police forces were immediate sent in Barangay...
