HONG KONG – Apex Mining Co., Inc. received the bronze award as the Best Managed Company in the Philippines under the Basic Materials category at the Asia’s Best Companies organized by Finance Asia.
According to Luis R. Sarmiento, ASEAN Eng., “This award brings us closer to our vision of being the country’s leading, globally recognized responsible mining conglomerate by 2035.”
The Asia’s Best Companies is based on nomination by Asia’s active community of influential investors and financial analysts as they evaluate the corporate behavior and performance of Asian companies across varied sectors and markets.
Billy G. Torres, the company’s Chief Finance Officer, says, “Apex Mining is committed to be a company worthy of the trust and confidence of our shareholders and stakeholders.”
“More importantly, we are committed to be a model of responsible mining.”
Based on its Mine Reserves and Resource Certifications of 2025, Apex Mining’s Maco Mine has enough reserves and resources to continue at the targeted production rate of 3,000 tonnes per day until 2034.
The awards ceremony of the Asia’s Best Companies was held at the Conrad Hotel in Hong Kong on 17 June 2025.
The Davao-based Apex Mining is the mother company of the Sangilo-based Itogon Suyoc Resources, Inc. (ISRI) which has a current exploration permit for its Suyoc mine in Mankayan, all in the mineral-rich Benguet province. By Dexter A. See
