The United States (US) government has offered its support to the Philippines in developing the country’s mineral processing and renewable energy (RE) sectors. US Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose Fernandez said in an interview here Tuesday that the US government can help the Marcos administration to engage with count...
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines hosted an online Business Briefing on Jan. 25, 2024, Thursday. This is the first of their series for the year with the title "Mining: Update on Major Issues". CanCham President, Julian H. Payne hosted the online event along with CanCham's Assistant Corporate Secretary, Maria Rowena Gempesaw-Cuyno, wi...
Part 1: Defining Objectives, Stope Optimization, Stability Analysis and Schedule By Engr. Mae Ann R. Cabasag In today's mining industry, meeting market demand while ensuring sustainable extraction of Earth's resources is paramount. Given that market forces and changing conditions can greatly affect a mining company’s ability to meet market demand, ...
The construction industry is a key contributor to the Philippine economy. The Philippine government’s flagship infrastructure project, which was renamed “Build Better More” by the current administration, was introduced to propel the country to achieve a more developed and connected life among Filipinos. One of the big projects is the Metro Manila Subway P...
A lawmaker on Monday proposed the construction of two light rail lines on C5 Road and Metro Manila Skyway to ease the traffic congestion in Metro Manila. Manila Rep. Joel Chua, vice chair of the House Committee on Metro Manila Development, said he is willing to support through future national budgets the conduct of feasibility studies for these new lig...
Danish firm Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) is investing PHP108 billion to develop the 650 megawatt (MW) offshore wind power project in Northern Samar, the provincial government announced on Friday. The local government said that Board of Investments (BOI) Assistance Service Director Ernesto de los Reyes confirmed this in a meeting with Govern...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is excited to announce significant progress for its Davao City Bypass Construction Project. According to DPWH Senior Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain, the Unified Project Management Office (UPMO) - Roads Management Cluster I (Bilateral) headed by Project Director Benjamin A. Bautista is aiming for faster ...
To boost food security in the town and support local farmers, Taganito Mining Corp. (TMC) handed over a P22-million rice mill complex facility to the Claver Red Mountain Cooperative (CREMACO) last Sept. 6 in Claver town, Surigao del Norte province. The rice mill complex, to be situated in Barangay Daywan, is equipped with a milling building, a mechanic...
The local government unit (LGU) of Claver, Surigao del Norte recognized Taganito Mining Corporation (TMC) as one of its highest taxpayers for the year 2022 during the municipality’s Panaghiusa Festival Garbo nan Claver Awards Night on September 11, 2023. TMC gained the following awards: Rank 1, Top Taxpayer Award for Mining Operations; Rank 2, Top Taxp...
Hunan Wuxin Tunnel Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd.(Uniroc -- overseas brand) founded in 2010, is a listed company in Beijing Stock Exchange (stock code: 835174), focusing on the research and development, manufacturing and sales of complete sets of equipment for drilling and blasting tunnel construction and underground mining. The company's business cov...
“One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between man and nature shall not be broken.” Leo Tolstoy Hinatuan Mining Corporation-Tagana-an Nickel Project (HMC-TNP) joined this year’s Earth Day celebration with the theme “Invest In Our Planet”. HMC-TNP invested for a brighter future through addressing environmental challenges with diff...
In today's ever-evolving economy, where global shortages in natural rubber resources pose significant challenges to the Off-The-Road (OTR) tire industry, it's essential to have a reliable partner who can help you find the right tires for your specific needs. Enter HIGANTIS, the industry specialists in OTR Tires, who have been redefining the standards of e...
As the world’s leading geotechnical and geo-data specialist, Fugro is dedicated to supporting civil and marine engineering projects across the globe. The company’s expertise in data acquisition, analysis, and advice have helped its clients mitigate risks throughout the entire infrastructure lifecycle, from design to construction and operation. Founded ...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has officially signed the contract agreement for the detailed engineering design (DED) of the highly anticipated Panay-Guimaras-Negros Island Bridges Project. DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan approved on December 20, 2023 the Contract for Consultant’s Services of Yooshin Engineering Corporation in a joi...
Officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MOEF) of the Republic of Korea and the Export-Import Bank of Korea (KEXIM) held an open discussion on the on-going and pipeline infrastructure flagship projects (IFPs) under Official Development Assistance (ODA) financing by Korean Economic Development Co...
Integrated energy company Semirara Mining and Power Corporation (SMPC) achieved a record-breaking coal sales volume of 15.8 million metric tons (MT) in 2023, marking a 6-percent increase from the previous year. The growth was largely fueled by a 13 percent rise in export sales, which surged from 7.1 million MT to 8.1 million MT. In contrast, domestic s...
Global Ferronickel Holdings, Inc. announced recently that its subsidiaries, Platinum Group Metals Corporation (PGMC) and Ipilan Nickel Corporation (Ipilan), have signed an annual sale and purchase agreement with Baosteel Resources International Co., Ltd. (Baosteel). Under the agreement, Baosteel would purchase up to 1.5 million wet metric tons (WMT) of...
Celsius Resources is pleased to announce that its Philippine subsidiary, Tambuli Mining Company, Inc. (TMCI), has applied for a Declaration of Mining Project Feasibility (“DMPF”) for its Sagay Copper-Gold Project in the island of Negros. The said application proclaims the presence of minerals in the area applied for, which are recoverable by socially a...
The Philippines and Indonesia on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to strengthen their cooperation in the field of energy. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Indonesian President Joko Widodo witnessed the exchange of MOU on energy cooperation between the Department of Energy and Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources...
From a PHP100,000 seed capital, a group of village residents in the mining town of Claver, Surigao del Norte, managed to grow their community-based venture into a multimillion business that now operates a pharmacy, microlending, hardware and grocery store. PRIME (Panaghiusa, Reporma, Inisyatibo Magpalambo sa Ekonomiya) is one of the 24 "success stories...
QES Technology Philippines, Inc. actively participated at this year’s industry events, which exemplifies their dedication to the advancement of the mining sector. The company took part in the Mining Philippines International Conference and Exhibit, a prestigious gathering organized by the Chamber of Mines of the Philippines, Inc., last September 19-20 at ...
Underground mining operations demand robust and efficient machinery to ensure smooth and productive haulage. Epiroc’s Minetruck MT2200, a high-capacity truck designed to take on the toughest challenges from the depths of the earth, is revolutionizing the mining industry. Building upon the success of its predecessor, the Minetruck MT2010, this powerful wor...
Composites, also referred to as fiber-reinforced plastics (FRP), represent an innovative category of materials that have revolutionized various industries. Composites consist of two primary components: reinforcing fibers and a matrix or resin. While these components individually have limited utility, when combined, they create a powerful and versatile ma...
The mining industry has long been a significant contributor to various economies globally, and the need for minerals continues to grow. However, the industry is facing various challenges that are slowing down its growth, with finance and environmental sustainability topping the list. Mineral mining companies require significant capital investment, and the...
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