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PHOTO shows FCF Minerals Corporation's response team demonstrating how to deal with untoward incidents or emergencies in the community and the mine. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO QUEZON, Nueva Vizcaya—The London-based FCF Minerals Corporation has completed the calendar year 2022 with 18.3 million man-hours work without a lost-time injury. Lorne Harvey, FCF Minerals general manager for operations, said this marks another significant accomplishment in their continuous strategy and efforts to prioritize the safety and well-being of their employees. “With the goal of ZERO HARM in mind, our company's fit-for-purpose solutions allow each personnel's activities to proceed in a safe and timely manner, while also ensuring that everyone who enters the site is given with utmost level of protection,” Ha...

Didipio Mine in the upland town of Kasibu in Nueva Vizcaya. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO BY LEANDER C. DOMINGO KASIBU, Nueva Vizcaya: The Didipio Mine has been expanding its reach with its two new funds aimed at building community capacity and resilience, according to the mine's External Affairs and Social Performance (EASP) division. Marjorie Idio, EASP manager, said the two new funds called Community Development Fund (CDF) and the Provincial Development Fund (PDF) were added to the Didipio Mine's substantial community program, which was included in the terms and conditions of its Financial or Technical Assistance Agreement (FTAA) renewal. The initial 25-year FTAA took effect on June 20, 1994 and expired on June 20, 2019, and was renewed by the Philippine government for an additio...

Leopoldo Castro Jr., FCF Minerals Corp. Sustainability Manager, receives the certificate of recognition to the company at the DENR Central Office during the celebration of National Volunteer Month in Quezon City on December 7, 2022. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO QUEZON, Nueva Vizcaya—The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has recognized a mining company here for its contribution to the conservation and rehabilitation of the environment. According to DENR Region2 headed by the Regional Executive Director, a certificate of appreciation was awarded to the London-based FCF Minerals Corporation. Lawyer Jonas Leones, DENR Undersecretary for Policy Planning and International Affairs, said FCF was recognized for its invaluable and active participation in the conduct of relevant a...

FCF Minerals Corporation represented by General Manager for Operations Lorne Harvey, and Nueva Vizcaya Electric Cooperative, Inc. represented by General Manager Fredel Salvador sign an agreement for the 69kV power transmission line maintenance from Bayombong town to Runruno. Witnesses were the entire Nuvelco board and management and FCF Minerals officers. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO QUEZON, Nueva Vizcaya—The British FCF Minerals Corporation in this town has renewed its partnership with Nueva Vizcaya Electric Cooperative (Nuvelco) for the maintenance of electricity to run its operation. Lorne Harvey, FCF Minerals General Manager–Operations, said FCF has sealed the partnership through the signing of an agreement granting Nuvelco a new three-year contract for the maintenance of the 69kV power tr...

BAMBANG, Nueva Vizcaya (December 17)— Mayor Benjamin “Jamie” Cuaresma distributed livelihood kits from the Department of Trade and Industry. Beneficiaries were given various goods to sell as a business startup. Interested individuals who wish to join the program are encouraged to inquire at the DTI office in this town. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

BAMBANG, Nueva Vizcaya (December 16)— Mayor Benjamin “Jamie” Cuaresma solemnized the marriages of four couples in Barangay San Leonardo here on December 14, 2022. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO