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We are Sagittarius Mines, Inc. – the Philippine Government’s financial and technical partner for the Tampakan Mining Project.
The Tampakan Copper-Gold Project
The Tampakan Copper-Gold Project is located in the southern island of Mindanao, Philippines, approximately 40 kms. from General Santos City. It contains one of the largest undeveloped copper-gold deposits in the world Once developed, it has the potential to be a key driver of national and regional growth as well as socio-economic development for its host communities.
The Tampakan Mining Project is budgeting around ₱2 Billion for community health, livelihood and environmental protection for the duration of the project.
Around 1000 workers are expected to be employed during the Tampakan Mining Project’s construction phase.
The Tampakan Mining Project expects to hire around 500 people during the course of the mine’s operations.
Our Sustainability Commitment
The Tampakan Copper-Gold deposit is one of the largest undeveloped copper-gold deposits in the world. Once developed, it has the potential to be a key driver of national and regional growth as well as socio-economic development for its host communities.
Latest Media Releases

Community Health Champion: SMI cited for improving health and nutrition of host communities
Tampakan, South Cotabato – Residents and officials of Tampakan town in South Cotabato expressed heartfelt

SMI – Lighting the Path from Scholarship to Service
Tampakan, South Cotabato – Life was far from easy for Emilissa Puli and her family

Health, Hope, and Partnership in Action: SMI Extends Medical Assistance to Barangay Lampitak
Tampakan, South Cotabato – Sagittarius Mines, Inc. (SMI) continues to uphold its commitment to community
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