The Philippines is a significant gold-producing country, with several major mining companies operating in the sector. Here are some of the top gold mining companies in the Philippines:
1. OceanaGold Philippines (OGP)
– Operates the Didipio Gold-Copper Mine in Nueva Vizcaya.
– One of the largest and most productive gold mines in the country.
– A subsidiary of OceanaGold Corporation (Australia/Canada).
2. Philex Mining Corporation
– Operates the Padcal Mine in Benguet (though it has been winding down operations).
– Also involved in the Silangan Project (Surigao del Norte), a major future gold-copper mine.
– One of the oldest and most established mining companies in the Philippines.
3. Lepanto Consolidated Mining Company (LCMC)
– Operates the Lepanto Mine in Benguet, one of the oldest gold mines in Southeast Asia.
– Primarily focuses on gold and silver production.
4. Apex Mining Company Inc.
– Operates the Maco Gold Mine (formerly Masara Mine) in Davao de Oro (Compostela Valley).
– Significant producer with expansion plans underway.
5. Sagittarius Mines, Inc.
– Known for its massive Tampakan Copper-Gold Project (South Cotabato).
– Although primarily a copper mine, it has substantial gold deposits as well.
6. TVI Resource Development Philippines (TVIRD) – *Now part of Prime Resources*
– Previously operated the Canatuan Gold-Silver Mine in Zamboanga del Norte before shifting to nickel projects.
7. Greenstone Resources Corporation (GRC) – *Subsidiary of Red 5 Limited*
– Developing and operating small-scale gold mines, including projects like Siana Gold Mine (Surigao del Norte).
Other Notable Mentions:
– Benguet Corporation – One of the first mining companies in the Philippines; operates small-scale mines.
– Mindanao Mineral Processing & Refining Corp. – Involved in small-scale gold processing.
– Nationwide Development Corporation (NADECOR) & St. Augustine Gold & Copper Ltd. – Developing King-King Copper-Gold Project.
Many of these companies
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