Residents in remote South Cotabato communities thank SMI as outreach delivers food packs and health kits to underserved villages.
SMI Grants P1.5 Million For Streetlight Project In Kiblawan
In the photo, Vice Mayor Joel Calma receives a P1.5 million check from Nelsie Distura, a representative of Sagittarius Mines Incorporated, intended to fund the joint streetlight project of his office and the company in their municipality. (Contributed Photo) The…
SIDEBAR: Why Gutalac exports nickel โ not iron ore
Gutalac, a coastal municipality in Zamboanga del Norte, is known in mining and shipping circles as a nickel export point, not an iron ore hub. According to government mineral records, Gutalac has no active iron ore mines. Instead, the area…
Myths and Promises: How the โGreen Transitionโ Risks Repackaging Old Mining Models in the Philippines
MANILA, Philippines โ The global race to secure minerals for electric vehicles, batteries, and renewable energy is accelerating. And at the Philippine-Sweden Smart Mining Forum held on November 18 at the Baguio Country Club, Environment Secretary Raphael Lotilla framed it…
Blaan leaders reaffirm support for Tampakan mining project
KORONADAL CITY โ Blaan tribal leaders in South Cotabato have reiterated their commitment to honor their tribeโs Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) for the large-scale copper-gold mining project in Tampakan, South Cotabato, as the controversial venture moves closer to…
Tribal leaders, execs back new watchdog group for Tampakan mining project
COTABATO CITY โ Local officials, business groups, and Blaan tribal leaders have thrown their support behind a newly formed multi-sectoral body tasked with monitoring community development projects tied to the controversial Tampakan mining venture in Central Mindanao. The National Commission…
Tribal leaders, government push back vs illegal mining in Tampakan with new signages
COTABATO CITY, Philippines โ Indigenous leaders, local officials, and mining regulators have joined forces to install 18 anti-illegal mining signages across Tampakan town in South Cotabato, a mineral-rich area eyed for large-scale copper and gold extraction by 2026. The initiative,…
โFulfilling talagaโ: Young health worker brings life-saving meds to remote South Cotabato village
KORONADAL CITY, Philippines โ Tucked deep in the highlands of Tampakan, South Cotabato, where rugged terrain separates communities from basic services, a young volunteer health worker finds it fulfilling in bridging the gap between isolation and hope. Kiel Ian Loria…
Research Underway to Identify Plants for Metal-Rich Lands
South Cotabato, Philippines โ Scientists and environmental experts have embarked on a groundbreaking research to identify and propagate plants and trees capable of thriving in metal-rich areasโa vital step in ensuring environmental protection in mining zones. The Mines and Geosciences…
Mining, quarrying emerge top industries as Zamboanga Sibugay Records Fastest-Growing Economy
Zamboanga Sibugay has emerged as the fastest-growing economy in the Zamboanga Peninsula, clocking a 6% growth rate in 2023, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). While this performance is a slight dip from the provinceโs 8.6% growth in 2022,…
