Metals Exploration plc has won one of the Philippines’ highest government mining awards for the fourth consecutive year.
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The company, which owns the Runruno gold mine and Abra exploration project, received the Presidential Mineral Industry Environmental Award (PMIEA) in the surface mining operation category 2025.
One of its employees, Joshua Ambojnon, won Best Safety Inspector in the plant category, in recognition of “outstanding dedication, initiatives, and innovations in environmental protection, health and safety, and community development”.
Metals also represented the Philippines at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Mineral Awards, winning a first runner-up Mineral Processing award.
“This award recognises companies that have made outstanding contributions to sustainable development across the sector, including initiatives that support community upliftment, workforce development, resource efficiency, and the advancement of environmental, health, and safety standards,” said the company.
Chief executive officer Darren Bowden added that Metals continued to progress towards becoming the Philippines’ leading mining company.
“It was also a privilege to have represented the Philippines at the ASEAN Minerals Awards, and we are pleased to have won the 1st runner up mineral processing award.
“We continue to demonstrate that mining can be carried out responsibly and sustainably, with genuine care for people and the environment.
“I would also like to personally congratulate Joshua for his well-deserved recognition for upholding the highest standards in safety.”
Mr Bowden said that the company’s priority was to enhance the lives of communities in which it operated.
Metals aims to to do the same at the La India mine project, the Estrella historic underground mine and its Rio Luna exploration area, all in Nicaragua.