Media Centre

Media Releases

2008

Released on Title
21 July 2008 SMI Saddened by Recent Drill Rig Incident
5 June 2008 SMI advises land ownership and employment issue resolved peacefully
28 May 2008 Update on incident at Tampakan base camp
27 May 2008 Shooting of security guard in base camp
25 January 2008 SMI awards security guard contract to world leading provider
3 January 2008 SMI reaffirms commitment to Tampakan Project after attack on base camp

2007

Released on Title
5 December 2007 Xstrata Copper confirms a world class mineral resource at the Tampakan Copper-Gold Project in the Philippines.
25 October 2007 Tampakan Project forges ahead with community development initiatives
16 October 2007 SMI continues constructive dialogue with workers
6 October 2007 SMI thanks Tampakan LGU and proposes way forward
5 October 2007 SMI committed to long term community benefits
3 October 2007 SMI employment strategies in line with community expectations
5 September 2007 TESDA recognises SMI’s skills development efforts
6 July 2007 SMI receives prestigious environment award for Tampakan Project
24 April 2007 SMI appoints General Manager
2 April 2007 SMI welcomes entry of new senior officials
2 April 2007 Xstrata Copper completes option exercise over Tampakan Project