More than 20 mining companies were recognized during the recently concluded 65th Annual National Mine Safety and Environment Conference (ANMSEC) in Baguio City.
Four (4) mining companies were awarded with the Presidential Mineral Industry Environmental Award (PMIEA) and 20 companies were given the PMIEA Selection Committee (SC) Achievement Award during the Awards Night and Testimonial Dinner on November 23, 2018 at CAP-John Hay Trade and Cultural Center, Camp John Hay, Baguio City.
The recipients of this year’s PMIEA are the following:
- Coral Bay Nickel Corporation for Mineral Processing Category
- Rio Tuba Nickel Mining Corporation for Surface Mining Category
- Agata Mining Ventures, Inc. for Surface Mining Category
- SR Metals, Inc. for Surface Mining Category
The PMIEA, pursuant to Executive Order No. 399, series of 1997, recognizes the exemplary practices and commitments of entities involved in underground and surface mining operation, quarry operation, mineral exploration and mineral processing which all contribute towards the State’s mission to safeguard sustainable development by promoting responsible management of environment and natural resources.
The PMIEA Selection Committee (SC) is co-chaired by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the President of Chamber of Mines of the Philippines; its members include the respective secretaries of the following agencies: Department of Trade and Industry, Department of Interior and Local Government, Department of Health and Department of Science and Technology.
Other members of the said Committee are the Presidents of the Philippine Mine Safety and Environment Association; and Philippine Mining and Exploration Association.
The mining companies which fell short of the requirements for the PMIEA award but exhibited satisfactory performance in environment; safety and health; and social development and management, were conferred with the PMIEASC Achievement Award in the Platinum and Titanium categories.
These companies are as follows:
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Category |
Company |
Award |
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Mineral Exploration |
Filminera Resources Corporation |
PLATINUM |
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Mt. Labo Exploration and Development Corp. |
PLATINUM |
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Surface Mining |
Cagdianao Mining Corporation |
PLATINUM |
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Carmen Copper Corporation |
PLATINUM |
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Filminera Resources Corporation |
PLATINUM |
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Hinatuan Mining Corporation |
PLATINUM |
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Quarry Operation |
Eagle Cement Corporation |
PLATINUM |
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Holcim Mining and Development Corp. - Davao |
PLATINUM |
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Holcim Mining and Development Corp. – La Union |
PLATINUM |
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Holcim Resources and Development Corp. - Lugait |
PLATINUM |
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LafargeHolcim Aggregates, Inc. |
PLATINUM |
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Republic Cement and Building Materials, Inc. - Batangas |
PLATINUM |
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Northern Cement Corporation |
TITANIUM |
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Mineral Processing |
Mindanao Mineral Processing and Refining Corporation |
PLATINUM |
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Philippine Gold Processing and Refining Corporation |
PLATINUM |
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Taganito HPAL Nickel Corporation |
PLATINUM |
Relative to the objective of the PMIEA, the Mining Forest Program (MFP), established by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources Administrative Order No. 22, series of 1989, thru the National Executive Committee (NEC), selected this year’s Best Mining Forest.
The 2018 Best Mining Forest Contest winners and runner-ups are the following:
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MINERAL EXPLORATION CATEGORY |
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Aglubang Mining Corporation |
Winner |
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Philex Mining Corporation |
1st Runner-up |
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NON-METALLIC MINING OPERATION CATEGORY |
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LafargeHolcim Aggregates, Inc. |
Winner |
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Holcim Resources and Development Corporation |
1st Runner-up |
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Holcim Mining and Resources Corporation - Davao |
2nd Runner-up |
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Holcim Mining and Resources Corporation - La Union |
3rd Runner-up |
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Solid Earth Development Corporation |
3rd Runner-up |
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METALLIC MINING OPERATION CATEGORY |
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FCF Minerals Corp. |
Winner |
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Philex Mining Corporation |
1st Runner-up |
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Filminera Resources Corporation |
1st Runner-up |
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Taganito Mining Corp. |
2nd Runner-up |
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OceanaGold (Phils.) Inc. |
3rd Runner-up |
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MINERAL PROCESSING CATEGORY |
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Coral Bay Nickel Corporation |
Winner |
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Philippine Mining Service Corp. (Alcoy) |
1st Runner-up |
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Mindanao Mineral Processing and Refining Corp. |
2nd Runner-up |
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Philippine Gold Processing and Refining Corporation |
3rd Runner-up |
Likewise, the Safest Mines Awards and Best Mines Personalities awards were also recognized during the said event.
Below are the winners and runners-up for the 2018 Safest Mines Awards:
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Category/Name of Company |
Ranking |
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Safest Surface Mining Operation Award |
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Rio Tuba Nickel Mining Corporation |
Winner |
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Cagdianao Mining Corporation |
Runner-Up |
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Safest Quarry Operation Award |
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LafargeHolcim Aggregates, Inc. |
Winner |
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Holcim Mining and Development Corporation - Davao |
Runner-up |
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Safest Exploration Award - Category A |
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Philex Mining Corporation |
Winner |
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Filminera Resources Corporation |
Runner-up |
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Safest Exploration Award – Category B |
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Mt. Labo Exploration and Development Corporation |
Winner |
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Safest Mineral Processing - Concentrator Category Award |
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Oceanagold (Phils.) Inc. |
Winner |
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Safest Mineral Processing - Extraction Category Award |
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Coral Bay Nickel Corporation |
Winner |
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Mindanao Mineral Processing and Refining Corporation |
Runner-up |
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Safest Mineral Processing - Crushing Plant Category Award |
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Philippine Mining Service Corporation - Alcoy Plant |
Winner |
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Philippine Mining Service Corporation - Bohol Plant |
Runner-up |
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Safest Mineral Processing - Calcining Plant Category Award |
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Unichamp Mineral Phils., Inc. |
Winner |
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Benguet Management Corporation - Timber and Lime Multi-Purpose Cooperative |
Runner-up |
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Most Improved Safety Performance Award |
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Cagdianao Mining Corporation |
Winner |
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SAFEST MINING OPERATION AWARD |
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Rio Tuba Nickel Mining Corporation |
Winner |
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Best Mines Personalities BEST AMONG THE BEST AWARD |
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Category |
Underground/ Surface |
Name |
Company |
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Safety Inspector |
Surface |
Bernard O. Balino |
Rio Tuba Nickel Mining Corp. |
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Mine Supervisor |
Surface |
Wilque C. Orina |
San Roque Metals, Inc. |
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Miner |
Surface |
Jhon M. Borja |
Hinatuan Mining Corporation |
By: Mine Safety, Environment and Social Development Division