Didipio mine
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.svg)  Didipio mine .svg) Didipio mine | |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Location | Barangay Didipio, Kasibu |
| Province | Nueva Vizcaya |
| Country | Philippines |
| Coordinates | 16°19′29″N 121°27′01″E / 16.32484°N 121.45034°E |
| Production | |
| Products | Copper, Gold |
| Production | |
| Financial year | 2023 |
| Type | Open-pit and underground mine |
| History | |
| Opened | 1994 |
| Owner | |
| Company | OceanaGold |
| Website | https://didipiomine.com.ph |
Didipio mine is a large open-pit and underground gold and copper mine located at Kasibu, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines. The mine is operated by the OceanaGold.
The mine was permitted to operate for 25 years under a Financial or Technical Assistance Agreement (FTAA) with the government in June 1994.[2] The permit was renewed on 2019 for another 25 years, the operation was halted for two years after disputes with the local government but later resumed its operation in July 2021.[3][4]
Operation
Didipio mine is operated by OceanaGold Philippines Inc., a subsidiary of OceanaGold. The mine is both an open-pit mine and an underground mine.[2] In 2023, the mine produces 14,200 metric tons (31,300,000 lb) of copper and 138,500 ounces (3,930 kg) of gold.[1]
