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We are Sagittarius Mines, Inc. – the Philippine Government’s financial and technical partner for the Tampakan Mining Project.
The Tampakan Copper-Gold Project
The Tampakan Copper-Gold Project is located in the southern island of Mindanao, Philippines, approximately 40 kms. from General Santos City. It contains one of the largest undeveloped copper-gold deposits in the world Once developed, it has the potential to be a key driver of national and regional growth as well as socio-economic development for its host communities.
The Tampakan Mining Project is budgeting around ₱2 Billion for community health, livelihood and environmental protection for the duration of the project.
Around 1000 workers are expected to be employed during the Tampakan Mining Project’s construction phase.
The Tampakan Mining Project expects to hire around 500 people during the course of the mine’s operations.
Our Sustainability Commitment
The Tampakan Copper-Gold deposit is one of the largest undeveloped copper-gold deposits in the world. Once developed, it has the potential to be a key driver of national and regional growth as well as socio-economic development for its host communities.
Latest Media Releases

A Shared Commitment: Caring for the Altayan River through the Adopt-a-River and Clean-Up Drive
Tampakan, South Cotabato – As water emerges as one of the key areas of concern

Community Health Champion: SMI cited for improving health and nutrition of host communities
Tampakan, South Cotabato – Residents and officials of Tampakan town in South Cotabato expressed heartfelt
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