Filminera, PhilGold set 5-year safety record
Phil. Gold Processing & Refining Corp. president Ryan Rusk receives the 2023 Safest Mines Award from the Philippine Mine Safety and Environment Association (PMSEA). CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
The Philippine Mine Safety and Environment Association (PMSEA) awarded Filminera Resources Corporation (Filminera) and Phil. Gold Processing & Refining Corp. (PhilGold) the Platinum Achievement and Safest Mine Award at PMSEA’s 69th annual National Mine Safety and Environment Conference held in Baguio City recently.
It came close on the heels of their landmark five-year safety record.
The companies have collectively reached a remarkable five-year period without accidents the Masbate Gold Project site in Aroroy, Masbate.
The PMSEA noted that the two gold mining firms accomplished this landmark safety record in the midst of major challenges including the COVID-19 pandemic, weather disturbances.
PMSEA noted that that these were achieved while maintaining record production levels.
Through the five-year period until now, the two firms attributed their success to a consistent “zero harm” policy supported by a corporate culture of injury prevention and care practiced by employees and contractors.
This policy is supported by the two firms’ Occupational Health, Safety, Social, and Environmental Management Systems.
“While we celebrate this milestone, our efforts towards maintaining safety performance must be unwavering,” Cris Acosta, Filminera president, said.
“It is a fragile achievement that requires constant commitment,” Acosta said.
PhilGold president Ryan Rusk said a collaborative approach among company executives, managers, employees and contractors was key to the safety record.
At the PMSEA awarding and recognition ceremonies, Filminera and PhilGold were also honored for their operational excellence.
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