The Rapu-Rapu Polymetallic Project (RRPP) is the first mine set up in the Philippines after RA 7942 or the Philippine Mining Act of 1995 took effect.  The mine produces copper and zinc concentrates, with gold and silver by-products, making the pioneer polymetallic mine established under the new mining law.

RRPP is the largest private enterprise in Albay, with investments of over US$100 million.  Together with its contractors, the mine employs over 1,400 persons, of whom ninety percent come from the Bicol region.

The Project is jointly operated by the Rapu-Rapu Minerals, Inc. (RRMI) and the Rapu-Rapu Processing, Inc. (RRPI).  In October 2008, three shareholders, LG International (LGI), Korea Resources Corp. (KORES), and Malaysia Smelting Corp. (MSC) invested in RRPP and restarted its operations; guided by commitments to responsible mining for sustainable development, to respect the interest of all stakeholders, and to develop partnerships to realize socio-economic progress for the country.

• First mining project to operate after the 1995 Philippine Mining Act
• Located in the easternmost tip of Rapu-Rapu Island, Rapu-Rapu,
  Albay, Bicol Region.
• Largest private venture in Albay at US$100M investment.
• Employs 80% of manpower from Bicol
• ISO 14001:2004 certified EMS for RRPI and RRMI
• Awarded safest mining operation in the Philippines for 2010
• PhP830M total tax remittances as of September 2010
• Only mine in the Philippines to support FMRDP prior to approval

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