The metallic mineral resource industry’s leading stakeholders are set to reconvene for the Mining Philippines 2023 International Conference and Exhibition on Sept. 19 to 20, 2023 at the Edsa Shangri La Hotel in Mandaluyong City.
The Chamber of Mines of the Philippines (COMP) said in a statement the conference which was suspended for four years amid the pandemic, was expected to raise issues relevant to the sector, stakeholders and the Philippine government.
“If allowed to flourish, mining will bring about improvement in the quality of life in host communities,” said COMP chairman Michael Toledo.
“A robust mining industry will undoubtedly help our country overcome the lingering economic effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. We are in a good position to contribute in a big way to the global energy transition in response to climate change, and we look forward to discussions on this subject during this conference,” he said.
Organized by COMP, the two-day event will serve as a platform for the exchange of ideas and best practices within the mining industry.
The collective objective of the conference is to chart a path towards maximizing the potential of the mining sector while addressing market dynamics, industry trends, internal capabilities, environmental concerns and economic impact.
Collaboration among stakeholders will be a key focus of the conference, with emphasis on the need for a holistic and sustainable approach to mining operations.
COMP vice chairman Gerard Brimo underscored the industry’s commitment to sustainability.
“We’ve embraced the principles of ESG for more than a decade now. Our adoption of the Towards Sustainable Mining initiative manifests our commitment to further align the environmental protection and social development efforts of our members with global standards,” he said.
The conference, with the theme “Seeing Green: Shaping a Sustainable Minerals Development Industry,” will bring together a diverse assembly of participants, including government officials, private sector representatives, academics, indigenous communities and mining host communities.