At a Glance: CV Mining Industry Performance in 2024 | MGB Region VII
Mines & Geosciences Bureau · Regional Office VII Year-End Performance Review
At a Glance

CV Mining Industry Performance in 2024

A year-end review of Central Visayas’ mining sector — measuring economic output, workforce impact, social investments, and environmental stewardship across all four provinces for Calendar Year 2024.

Copper Limestone Silica Non-Metallics Cebu · Bohol · Neg. Oriental · Siquijor
Reporting Period
2024
Calendar Year
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Strong Performance
PHP 21.9B
Total Production Value
PHP 19B
Total Export Sales
PHP 3.98B
Taxes & Royalties
5,657
Workers Employed
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Central Visayas’ mining sector closed Calendar Year 2024 as a key economic driver of the region — posting strong production figures, sustained export revenues, and significant contributions to government coffers, while fulfilling social and environmental obligations under Philippine mining law.
✔ CY 2024 Closed

Central Visayas (Region VII) is one of the most dynamic regions in the Philippines, strategically located in the central part of the Visayas island group. The region comprises the provinces of Cebu, Bohol, Negros Oriental, and Siquijor, with Cebu City serving as the regional center and the region’s major hub for commerce, trade, and governance.

Central Visayas is a key driver of economic growth in the country, known for its thriving tourism, manufacturing, shipping, and services sectors. Its central location makes it a vital link between Luzon and Mindanao, positioning it as a hub for trade, investment, and connectivity across the Visayas.

Regional CenterCebu City
Provinces4 (Bohol, Cebu, Neg. Oriental, Siquijor)
Component Cities7
HUCs3 (Cebu, Lapu-Lapu, Mandaue)
Municipalities101
Barangays3,003
Land Area10,143.52 km²
Population6,640,876 (2024 PSA Est.)
GRDP Growth7.3% (2024)
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Economic Contribution Production · Sales · Taxes · Employment
Production Value
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PHP 18.8B
Metallics
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PHP 2.3B
Non-Metallics
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PHP 761M
Processed Non-Metallics
Sales Value
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PHP 3.5B
Local Sales
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$ 333M
Export Sales (USD)
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PHP 19B
Total Export Sales Value
Total Taxes, Fees & Royalties Paid
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PHP 3.98B
To national & local government
Taxes contribute directly to public services, infrastructure, and community development programs across the region.
Region-wide Tax Contribution
PHP 3.98B billion
Taxes, fees & royalties paid · CY 2024
CebuPHP 4.03B
BoholPHP 62.28M
Negros OrientalPHP 8.67M
SiquijorPHP 3.17M
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Total Mining Employment
5,657
Direct workers across Central Visayas · Cebu leads with 3,431
3,889
Male
1,768
Female
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PHP 87M
Was spent on the implementation of the Social Development and Management Program (SDMP) for host and neighboring communities.
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PHP 89.2M
Actual total expenditures for the Safety and Health Program across all operating mining sites in the region.
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PHP 3.58M
Spent on the implementation of the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Program (EPEP) — covering pollution control, waste management, and site rehabilitation.
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Community Programs
Mining operators actively support livelihood assistance, scholarship grants, and local infrastructure development in host barangays and nearby communities.
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Environmental Contribution Reforestation · Rehabilitation · Monitoring
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3.58 Million Seedlings
Planted within and outside permit areas as part of reforestation and biodiversity restoration commitments under mine rehabilitation plans.
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EPEP Compliance
All operating mines are mandated and funded to implement Environmental Protection and Enhancement Programs annually to mitigate ecological impact.
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Progressive Rehabilitation
Mined-out areas undergo continuous progressive rehabilitation to restore land to productive and stable conditions as operations advance.
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Environmental Monitoring
Continuous monitoring of water quality, air quality, and erosion control is conducted at all active mining sites to safeguard surrounding ecosystems.
r7.mgb.gov.ph Data: Calendar Year 2024