Philippine nickel miners say they planted over 9 million trees in Palawan

Philippine nickel miners operating in Palawan said they have planted more than 9 million trees as of end-2025, as the industry sought to reinforce its environmental credentials amid renewed scrutiny over mining-related tree-cutting permits. The Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA), whose members include some of the country’s largest nickel producers, said the reforestation efforts were … Read more

MGB, PHIVOLCS expand collaboration on landslide forecasting

Philippine government agencies and state universities are stepping up efforts to integrate landslide hazard data and early warning systems as the country faces increasing risks from extreme weather events and earthquakes. The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB), together with the Department of Science and Technology’s Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), the University of … Read more

United Paragon Mining expects to restore positive equity in June

United Paragon Mining

United Paragon Mining Corp. said it expects to restore positive stockholders’ equity this month after completing key steps in a debt-to-equity conversion plan involving Camarines Minerals Inc. and related parties. In a June 2 letter to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the listed mining company said it had finalized the restructuring framework for obligations with Camarines … Read more