Latest Philippine Mining Sector News

Blackstone Minerals has completed its acquisition of IDM International, gaining full control of the Mankayan copper-gold project in the Philippines. The scheme of arrangement is now effective, marking a significant expansion of Blackstone’s Southeast Asia portfolio.

Celsius Resources has locked in a USD 76.4 million bridge loan from the Philippine sovereign wealth fund to advance early development of its flagship MCB copper-gold project, while raising A$3.3 million through a share placement to bolster its balance sheet.