mining

BIZ BUZZ: Go for gold

In a world of constant change, some things remain golden—like gold that continues to shine…

BIZ BUZZ: Semirara, Nickel Asia win big

Semirara Mining and Power Corp. and Nickel Asia Corp. (NAC) reaped back-to-back honors from regional…

Lepanto profits soar amid surge in output, gold prices

Listed mining firm Lepanto Consolidated Mining Co.’s net earnings soared by as much as 4,000…

Philippine mines set for gains amid uncertainty from Trump’s tariffs

The Philippine mining sector is poised to gain from the uncertainty surrounding America’s sweeping tariffs.…

Nickel ore export ban would stunt local industry, says economist

The proposed ban on nickel ore exports would hurt the Philippine mining sector which, if…

Withdrawal of raw ore export ban proposal brings relief to miners

Mining groups Chamber of Mines of the Philippines (COMP) and the Philippine Nickel Industry Association…

Semirara gets clearance for P291-B mine expansion

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

Philex infusing $1B more into Silangan mine

Philex Mining Corp. is spending about $1 billion more to develop the Silangan copper and…

Global Ferronickel renews mining deal with gov’t

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has renewed its mineral production sharing agreement…

Nickel industry backs Lotilla appointment

The appointment of outgoing Energy Secretary Raphael Lotilla as Department of Environment and Natural Resources…