coal

Semirara coal mine up for bidding–DOE

Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC), the largest coal producer in the Philippines, stands to…

Semirara seeks 13-year extension for coal contract

Semirara Mining and Power Corp.(SMPC) hopes to extend by 13 years its coal operating contract,…

MGen earmarks P1B for Toledo coal plant

The power generation arm of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has earmarked P1 billion this year…

Semirara earnings tumble as coal, energy prices soften

Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC), led by billionaire Isidro Consunji, booked lower earnings in…

Coal Asia shareholders sell 72% stake to Pure Energy, 2 water firms

Pure Energy Holdings Corp. (PEHC), backed by businessman Dexter Tiu, and Quadwater Corp. are set…

BIZ BUZZ: Coal mines live another day

From what could have been a big slap to the local coal mining industry, the…

Gov’t eyes coal mining shutdown

The government might train its gun on coal mines, with a potential nationwide shutdown eyed…

Easing coal, power prices gnaw on Semirara profit

Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC) continued to post weaker financial results due to lower…

Semirara gets clearance for P291-B mine expansion

Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC), the country’s largest coal producer, has realized a major…

Busier PH ports reflect improved trading activities  

Local seaports facilitated heavier cargo volume in the first quarter, mostly accounted for by imported…