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Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Assistant Secretary for Mining Concerns and former OIC MGB Director Engr. Michael V. Cabalda reported that the Philippines looks at opportunities to become a key player in the global critical minerals supply chain, with particular focus on critical minerals.
He was one of the honored guest speakers on Day 1 of Mining Philippines - International Conference and Exhibition 2026, held on October 27-28, 2026 at Conrad Manila Hotel, Pasay City.
In his speech, Cabalda underscored the opportunity for the Philippines to shift from being an export
The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) is courting China Civil Engineering Construction Corp. (CCECC) and other private investors to help advance the long-delayed Mindanao Railway Project, while exploring potential investments in nickel, copper and gold processing, solar power and other regional infrastructure.
In a press release published on October 21, MinDA said Chairperson and Secretary Leo Tereso A. Magno met with CCECC representatives on October 9 at The Westin Manila in Ortigas to discuss private-sector participation in the railway and investment opportunities in Mindanao.
The mee
Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC) reported a 66% increase in third-quarter net income to P2.4 billion from P1.5 billion a year earlier, as stronger power earnings and lower noncash charges offset weaker coal operations.
In a disclosure to the Securities and Exchange Commission, the integrated energy company said consolidated net income for the first nine months of 2026 rose 11% to P11 billion from P9.9 billion in the same period last year.
The power segment accounted for 78% of the company's nine-month earnings.
Power operations contributed P2.6 billion to consolidated third-quarte
The Philippines is no stranger to mineral processing. It already refines domestically sourced gold and processes portions of its copper and nickel production. Yet much of its mineral wealth still leaves as raw ore or intermediate products requiring further processing abroad, allowing other economies to capture more of the value from refining, manufacturing, and advanced industrial applications. Executive Order No. 122 offers an opportunity to narrow that gap.
Signed on August 18, 2026, EO 122 establishes a national policy framework for developing the critical minerals industry. Long overdue b
For more than a decade, the DS GEOVIA User Conference Philippines has brought together mining professionals, industry experts, and GEOVIA software users to exchange knowledge, share practical experiences, and explore technological advancements in the mining industry.
Over the years, the conferences’ key highlights have been the opportunity for fellow GEOVIA users to share their experiences and demonstrate practical applications of the software alongside experts from Dassault Systèmes GEOVIA and Paramina. The users have come from diverse backgrounds in mining, featured presentatio
On Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at the Mining Philippines – International Mining Conference and Exhibition 2026, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Juan Miguel Cuna reaffirmed the Marcos administration’s commitment to shaping a more competitive, responsible, and sustainable mineral sector.
He delivered President Ferdinand Marcos’ keynote speech and message during the opening session of Mining Philippines 2026. Stakeholders were called to work together and develop the country’s rich minerals and natural wealth for the benefit of the next gene