The Philippine Mine Safety and Environment Association, in cooperation with the DENR-Mines and Geosciences Bureau, the Chamber of Mines of the Philippines, the Philippine Society of Mining Engineers, the minerals industry and other professional organizations, held the 70th Annual National Mine Safety and Environment Conference with the theme Endurance with Innovation for Sustainability on November 19 to 22, 2024 in Baguio City.
The Opening Program and Mining Exhibit took place on November 20 at the CAP-John Hay Trade and Cultural Center. It was followed by the Community Relations Conference which featured various presentations on the extensive social development efforts of the minerals industry on the same grounds. With the theme, Transforming Community Relations for a Sustainable Tomorrow, the said conference was graced by no less than Ambassador Harald Fries, Head of Mission of the Embassy of Sweden in Manila. Moreover, the youth learning event called 9th Yaman Congress was held at Hotel Henrico while sports events such as badminton, bowling and golf were held at Gil Puyat Sports and Baguio Country Club.
Mining stakeholders and luminaries took part in the Minerals Industry Symposium on November 21 at the CAP-John Hay Trade and Cultural Center. It was graced by DENR Assistant Secretary for Mining Concerns and concurrent MGB OIC-Director, Engr. Michael V. Cabalda. South African Ambassador to the Philippines Bartinah Ntombizodwa Radebe-Netshitenzhe and Mr. Thomas Aiglsperger, Associate Professor of Luleå University of Technology and Centre of Advanced Mining and Metallurgy also gave special messages and expressed their full support to the Philippine minerals industry.
On the last day of the event, scores of staunch supporters from the minerals industry, several universities and the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Central Office and Regional Offices participated in the vibrant Minerals Industry Parade to uphold the minerals industry’s commitment to occupational safety and health, sound environmental management and social responsibility. At the Melvin Jones Grandstand, the Mine Safety Field Demonstration and Field Competition took place. Fire-fighting, first aid, hand mucking, machine drilling and tug of peace were the events during the day after which an awarding ceremony ensued. The event culminated in the Awards Night and Testimonial Dinner wherein the best mining forest and the best achievements in the fields of mine safety and health, environmental protection and social development through the Presidential Mineral Industry Environmental Award were accorded their well-deserved recognition. Caraga mining companies received awards that affirm the region’s significant accomplishments and solid commitment to responsible mining.
2024 Presidential Mineral Industry Environmental Award (PMIEA)
| Award | Category | Company |
| PMIEA | Surface Mining Operation | Cagdianao Mining Corporation Carrascal Nickel Corporation CTP Construction and Mining Corporation-Adlay Mining Project CTP Construction and Mining Corporation-Dahican Nickel Project Hinatuan Mining Corporation-Tagana-an Nickel Project Taganito Mining Corporation |
| Platinum | Surface Mining Operation | Platinum Group Metals Corporation |
2024 Best Mining Forest Awards
| Award | Category | Company |
| Winner | Metallic | Cagdianao Mining Corporation |
| 1st Runner-Up | Metallic | Platinum Group Metals Corporation |
| 2nd Runner-Up | Metallic | Taganito Mining Corporation |
| 3rd Runner-Up | Metallic | Carrascal Nickel Corporation |
2024 Safest Mines Awards
| Award | Category | Company |
| Runner-Up | Safest Surface Mining Operation | Carrascal Nickel Corporation |
2024 Mines’ Best Personalities
| Best Personalities Category | Name | Company |
| Surface Miner | Jennifer Q. Inting | Hinatuan Mining Corporation |
| Surface Mine Supervisor | April Joy M. Delola | Cagdianao Mining Corporation |
Approximately 4,000 delegates and guests, including officials and representatives from government agencies, mining companies, suppliers, contractors, professional associations and the academe participated in the week-long celebration of the 70th ANMSEC.
