Apex Mining Company, Inc. (APX) has restarted full operations at its Maco mine site in Davao de Oro following a temporary suspension triggered by the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck offshore near Manay, Davao Oriental on October 10, 2025.
APX confirmed that full operations recommenced on October 15, 2025, signaling stability and readiness to continue production with safety as a priority.
In a statement, APX emphasized its commitment to worker safety and environmental safeguards amid natural hazards. The company continues to coordinate with regulators to ensure compliance with safety protocols.
Immediately after the strong quake, APX employees evacuated both underground and surface work areas safely. Site engineers and safety officers conducted thorough assessments and reported no significant damage to major infrastructure and no injuries. As a precaution, underground and mill operations initially resumed while monitoring aftershocks.
However, late on October 10, the Office of the Governor of Davao de Oro ordered a temporary halt on all mining activities in the province, pending comprehensive inspections by the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB), the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO), and other agencies.
APX complied by ceasing all mining and milling, except for essential safety operations like underground water pumping to prevent flooding and ventilation maintenance. Ores already in the mill area were processed to avoid wastage.
On October 11, MGB Region XI and PDRRMO conducted onsite inspections at the Maco mine. After reviewing the safety and infrastructure status, the provincial government issued an executive order on October 14 lifting the suspension and allowing mining activities to resume.
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