THE Philippines, a country rich in mineral resources, has long been plagued by the challenges of mine waste management.

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The death toll from a massive landslide that hit a gold-mining village in the southern Philippines has risen to 54 with 63 people still missing, authorities said Sunday. The ...

In Compostela Valley, in the southern Philippines, a river streaked many shades of brown cuts through farmland and jungle brush to release its muck into the sea. The slurry swells around the coastline ...

MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines has ordered a review of more than 100 proposals for small-scale mining sites across the country following a landslide that killed 62 people including illegal gold ...

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Manila: Question: How much do the Filipino people get from mining? Answer: Nobody knows for sure. Another question: How much does the country actually make each year from its mineral wealth? Quick ...

The demand for critical minerals, such as nickel, cobalt, and rare earth elements, has surged in recent years due to their role as essential components for modern technologies and green energy ...

Aluminum Corporation of China (Chinalco) (SHA:601600) is exploring the acquisition of a sizable stake in Indophil Resources Phils., which owns the Tampakan copper-gold project in Mindanao, Philippines ...

Masbate, Philippines: The winding, decrepit two-way road to the mining town of Aroroy feels like a secret path leading treasure hunters straight to a hidden sparkle — gold. It’s like the road itself ...

In the Philippines, as in many places across the globe, mercury has long been central to how small-scale gold miners earn their living. Used as an easy way to separate gold from other minerals they ...