Latest Philippine Mining Sector News

Celsius Resources disputes Kiri Industries’ takeover of loan rights and offtake negotiations at Makilala Mining, triggering emergency arbitration amid ongoing project financing tensions.

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.