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Managing Mine Life Cycles: Best Practices in Progressive Rehabilitation, Post-Mining Transitions, and Responsible Closure Frameworks
High-level industry discussion centered on the evolving lifecycle of Philippine mining operations moving beyond operational extraction toward progressive rehabilitation, fully completed mine closures, and post-mining socio-economic transitions.
“Managing Mine Life Cycles: Best Practices in Progressive Rehabilitation, Post-Mining Transitions, and Responsible Closure Frameworks,” unites key regulatory bodies, mining operators, and industry pioneers to share successful blueprints, ensure regulatory compliance, and guarantee sustainable futures for host communities.
Panelist
Engr. Larry Heradez
Director
Mines and Geosciences Bureau
Engr. Larry M. Heradez is the Director of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau, appointed in May 2026 after serving as OIC Director of the MGB Central Office from March 2026.
A mining engineer by profession, Dir. Heradez earned his Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering from the Mapua Institute of Technology and completed his master’s in business administration major in General Management at the International Academy of Management and Economics. He passed both the Mining Engineering Board Examination and the Career Service Professional Examination in 1987.
Engr. Heradez has served the Bureau for more than three decades. He held key technical and leadership posts at the Central and Regional Offices, including as Chief of the Mining Tenements Management Division and Regional Director of MGB Regional Office No. XIII. In 2025, he was recognized as an awardee of the Environmental Awards for Governance and Leadership Excellence, or EAGLE 2023, under the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Category.
As Director of the MGB, Engr. Heradez continues to support a more constructive and responsive engagement between government and the mining industry, anchored on responsible minerals development, regulatory compliance and the shared goal of
ensuring that mining contributes meaningfully to national development.
Moderator
Mr. Joey Nelson Ayson
President
Philippine Mining & Exploration Association
Joey is a graduate of BS Geology from UP Diliman. He is currently the President of the Philippine Mining & Exploration Association (PMEA), immediate past President of the Geological Society of the Philippines (GSP) and past Chair of the UP Geology Alumni Association (UPGAA).
He is an Accredited Competent Person for Geology under the Philippine Mineral Reporting Code 2020. He is also an Accredited External Verifier for Towards Sustainable Mining (“TSM”) of the Chamber of Mines and a member of AusIMM.
Currently the AusIMM International Representative for the Philippines. He is also the CEO of Crescent Mining and Development Corporation.
Panelist
Mr. Luke Bowden
Country Manager
FCF Minerals Corporation
Accomplished Country Manager offering over 25 years’ cumulative experience in overseeing project management, environmental consultancy, health and safety management and stakeholder relations. Highly motivated and experienced HSEC professional with a passion for fostering positive relationships between organizations and their communities. Adept at developing and implementing community engagement strategies to enhance brand reputation, increase community involvement, and driving social improvement initiatives. Qualified with a Bachelor of Environmental Science, an Associate Diploma of Aquatic Resource Management.
Metals Exploration Plc is a gold production, exploration and development company. It is the 100% owner of the La India Project, Estrella, and Rio Luna in Nicaragua following the acquisition of Condor Gold, and the Runruno Gold Project and Abra tenement, both located in Northern Philippines. It is listed on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) of the London Stock Exchange with ticker identity MTL.
Panelist
EnP. Jesalyn A. Guingguing
Director for Tenement Management, Environmental Compliance, and Sustainability | TVIRD
FMRDP General Manager | Agatha Mining Ventures, Inc.
Bio to be updated
Speaker
Mr. Russell Asio
Sales Engineer
Allied eParts
Sales Engineer who has experience in renewable energy solutions, with a professional background as a Chemical Engineer. His experience spans across process optimization and health and safety, giving him a strong technical grounding in operational efficiency and risk management in industrial settings.
Speaker
Mr. John Rutter
Business Development Manager, Mining & Processing
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Jon Rutter has over 25 years of global experience across the metalliferous mining sector, spanning exploration through to large-scale open pit and underground caving operations. His expertise includes mine geology, grade control, resource development, mine planning, process plants, and mine-to-mill optimisation.
He has held senior operational and leadership roles, delivering business improvement and process optimisation initiatives, and has extensive experience in pre-concentration strategies, including bulk ore sorting implementation.
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, Jon leverages his operational background to deliver practical, data-driven solutions that improve mining and processing performance while supporting more efficient and sustainable operations.
Speaker
Mr. Clive McKeown
APAC Sales Manager
Kleeman
Bio to be updated