Mining in the Philippines: a new chapter
The Philippines' mining industry is rebounding thanks to the Marcos Jr Administration's mining policies. Metal production increased almost 32% in 2022 …

The Philippines' mining industry is rebounding thanks to the Marcos Jr Administration's mining policies. Metal production increased almost 32% in 2022 …
Experts said that if there is one industry that can help the Philippine economy recover from the effects of the COVID–19 pandemic, it is the mining industry. The Philippines is one of the richest mineral resource–endowed countries in the world. It is ranked the world's fifth most mineral rich country and has the world's third largest ...
Last year saw miners experiencing record profitability and revenue. While the industry continues to benefit from relative high metal prices and opportunities from the clean energy transition and digital transformation, there are identified risks arising from COVID-19's resurgence and disruptions, potential for weaker-than-expected global …
Historically, corruption and lack of transparency in issuing mining permits and enforcing regulations have been persistent problems in the Philippine mining industry. Local officials often ...
MANILA, Philippines — The country's mining industry had a lot to be happy about last year. For one, the industry continued to post gains in its production value, registering double-digit ...
The mining industry has great potential to be a key growth sector in the Philippines given the country's vast and rich mineral resource deposits. According to the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB), the Philippine's mining potential is ranked fifth largest in the world. Thirty percent of the country's land area, or about 9 million hectares ...
Philippines – Mining by the numbers, 2023. The Philippines remains a significant contributor to nickel markets, producing an estimated 360,000 metric tons of contained nickel in 2022, equivalent to 11% of the global production, placing the country …
The Philippine mining industry contributed ₱102.3 billion to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2020 despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report released by Mines …
The Philippines has lifted a four-year-old ban on open-pit mining for copper, gold, silver and complex ores, an official said on Tuesday, marking the second landmark policy move this year as the ...
Multiple agencies regulating mining foster corruption — PIDS. BusinessWorld. Gonzales, Anna Leah. 2019. Issues pose 'cracks' in PH's mining laws. Manila Times. Ocampo, Karl. 2019. Overhaul of mining policies pushed. Philippine Daily Inquirer. Ordinario, Cai. 2019. Institutional issues plague mining law …
MANILA, Philippines – The administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is eyeing to make the mining industry one of the key drivers of the economy.
The mining industry contributed P102.3 billion to the Philippines' gross domestic product (GDP) in 2020, according to the Mines and Geosciences Bureau.
The government has repeatedly tried to regulate the industry, from the time the dictator President Ferdinand Marcos passed the country's first modern mining policy with Presidential Decree (PD) 463, or the Mineral Resources Development Decree of 1974, to the country's current legislation for the sector, the Mining Act of 1995.
By Marcelle P. Villegas For the past centuries, the mining industry in the Philippines was greatly affected by the changes of government or colonisers, events around the world and more. It seems that whenever there is war, there is also a rise in the demand in certain mineral resources or a fall in the production rate of some minerals. …
Official figures suggest that the mining industry accounts for only around 1% of gross domestic product in the Philippines and 6% of exports. However, Taylor suggests official figures may be modest. "Widespread under-reporting means that production and exports are likely to be higher than official figures state.
The Sustainable Mineral Resources in the Philippines (SMRP) is funded by the UK Natural Environment Research Council and The Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology ...
The Philippines is the fifth most mineral-rich country in the world for gold, nickel, copper, and chromite. Also, the mining industry in the Philippines is regulated by Rep. Act No. 7942.
The Philippines has been ranked as the fifth most mineralized country in the world with untapped reserves estimated at $1 trillion. That is nearly three times the …
Research Questions The main research question "Is the increasing globalization of the mining industry actually bad for the Philippine environment?" would help the paper know whether the opening of the Philippine economy globally which influenced the country's mining industry resulted negative impact for the environment, which is the usual ...
Mineral Exports. US$ 4.38 Billion in 2019 Exports of metallic, non-metallic minerals and mineral products in 2019. Copper, gold and nickel are the country's top mineral exports. …
The Philippine mining sector is optimistic that the country's government will recognize the importance of the industry due to the COVID-19 crisis, representing a potential silver …
The Philippines' mining industry is rebounding thanks to the Marcos Jr Administration's mining policies. Metal production increased almost 32% in 2022 compared to the year before. Total export value for 2020–2022 was US$18.7 billion or 8.51% of the country's total exports.
Patricia A. O. Bunye In September 2015, the United Nations member states adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which includes a set of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2015-2030 and represents a comprehensive plan of action for social inclusion, environmental sustainability and economic development. Mining, as …
The mining industry, often overlooked and undervalued, is a key enabler of the modern world. ... aligned with the stringent regulations established by the Mining Act of the Philippines or the ...
A new mining policy in the Philippines is intended to bring greater regulatory clarity to the sector and is an important step towards unfreezing the current hiatus in an industry that has huge potential. However, until a new revenue-sharing bill for the sector – which will likely raise taxes on mining operations – is implemented,
To further support the goal of enabling sustainable practices in the Philippine mining sector and preserving biomes for future generations, Project PAMANA was created. Contrary to popular belief, mining as an industry in the Philippines is being practiced scientifically and with economic sustainability in mind as emphasized by Dr. Eslava.
Recharging the Philippine Nickel Mining Industry. The Philippines, through the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) participated in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) Ministerial Meeting in Los Angeles, U.S.A last September 2022. The meeting highlighted that the U.S. Government will extend a grant …
The main mining legislation is the Philippine Mining Act of 1995, Republic Act (RA) No. 7942 (Mining Act) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR), and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Administrative Order (AO) No. 2010-21. ... 2.2 Are there any specific steps the mining industry is taking in light of …
The mining industry contributed P102.3 billion to the Philippines' gross domestic product (GDP) in 2020, according to the Mines and Geosciences Bureau. Expert Speaks [Vantage Point] Gov't ...
MANILA, Philippines — Chairman of the Chamber of Mines of the Philippines (COMP) Mike Toledo expressed optimism about the government's plan to …
The 2021 Annual Survey of Philippine Business and Industry (ASPBI) results showed that a total of 313 establishments in the formal sector of the economy were engaged in mining and quarrying activities. This represents an increase of 32.6 percent from the 236 establishments recorded in 2020. ... By industry group, mining of iron …
Although the Philippines is well endowed with mineral resources and is ranked among the world's top ten mining countries for certain minerals, the country's mining . Philippines - Mining sector review
The continuing conflicts between traditional small-scale miners and large mining companies arose from the existing national policy on mining. The Philippine Mining Act of 1995 provides for the liberalization of the mining industry by opening up mineral resources and vast areas of land for extraction and exploitation by large foreign …
The legal and administrative framework governing the minerals industry in the Philippines is contained in Republic Act No. 7942 (otherwise known as the Philippine Mining Act of 1995) and given flesh by its revised implementing rules and regulations (Administrative Order No.