C00559-2023

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONSEC FORM 17-C

CURRENT REPORT UNDER SECTION 17
OF THE SECURITIES REGULATION CODE
AND SRC RULE 17.2(c) THEREUNDER

1. Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
Jan 23, 2023
2. SEC Identification Number
10044
3. BIR Tax Identification No.
000283731000
4. Exact name of issuer as specified in its charter
PHILEX MINING CORPORATION
5. Province, country or other jurisdiction of incorporation
Philippines
6. Industry Classification Code(SEC Use Only)
7. Address of principal office
2nd Floor LaunchPad, Reliance Cor. Sheridan Sts., Mandaluyong City Postal Code 1550
8. Issuer's telephone number, including area code
+632 8631 1381
9. Former name or former address, if changed since last report
n/a
10. Securities registered pursuant to Sections 8 and 12 of the SRC or Sections 4 and 8 of the RSA
Title of Each Class Number of Shares of Common Stock Outstanding and Amount of Debt Outstanding
common 5,782,399,068
11. Indicate the item numbers reported herein
4-31

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Philex Mining CorporationPX

PSE Disclosure Form 4-31 - Press Release References: SRC Rule 17 (SEC Form 17-C)
Section 4.4 of the Revised Disclosure Rules

Subject of the Disclosure

PHILEX MINING GEARS UP FOR EXPANSION, SIGNIFIES INTEREST IN MACAWIWILI
Background/Description of the Disclosure

(MANILA, PHILIPPINES) – Philex Mining Corporation (the “Company”), one of the oldest and largest copper and gold producers in Southeast Asia, recently set into motion its plans for expansion with the signing of a Term Sheet with Macawiwili Gold Mining and Development Co., Inc. (“MGMDCI”) in simple ceremonies in Makati City.
Macawiwili Gold Mining and Development Co., Inc. is a 90-year old company engaged in mineral exploration and production in Itogon, Benguet. With over 800 hectares of contract area under its Mineral Production Sharing Agreement, the Company has been exploring various mineral deposits, including gold and copper, for several decades.
The Term Sheet outlines the parties’ clear intentions to explore commercial, financial, and technical avenues in preparation for possible shares acquisition by the Company in MGMDCI. Activities to kick off this partnership will include conduct of due diligence and scout drilling activities on the property of MGMDCI covered by Mineral Production Sharing Agreement (MPSA) in Itogon, Benguet Province., located adjacent to the existing Padcal Mine of the Company.
Signing the Term Sheet on behalf of the Company were Manuel V. Pangilinan, Chairman, and Eulalio B. Austin Jr., President and CEO; while representing the shareholders of MGMDCI were Michael G. Escaler, Jose Ma. S. Lopez, and Felicisimo A. Feria. The signing was also witnessed by directors and officers of the Company as well as counsel for both parties.
“Our interest to pursue investments in the Macawiwili property” according to Eulalio B. Austin, Jr., President and CEO, “is part of our business direction for this year to broaden interest in ‘green metals’ through mergers and acquisitions.”
“We need to hit the ground with this at the soonest possible time,” Austin adds, “considering that this property is adjacent to our Padcal mine and would go a long way in fulfilling company plans for expansion and extension of the life-of-mine of Padcal.”
“This is a good addition or extension to the Padcal Mine,” according to Manuel V. Pangilinan, Philex Chairman. “I hope that this is the start of something good and that it would ride the wave of higher metal prices in gold and copper.”
Pangilinan emphasized that “any addition, expansion, or extension to the Padcal Mine would greatly benefit not just our employees and their families, but also our host and neighboring communities, and our nation as a whole.”
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Disclaimer on Forward Looking Statements
This press release may contain forward looking statements with respect to the results of operations and business of Philex Mining Corporation ("PX"). Such forward looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual performance of PX to be different from any future performance implied.
For Further information, please contact:
Eulalio B. Austin, Jr. - President and CEO
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +63 2 8631 1381

Romeo B. Bachoco - Chief Finance Officer
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +63 2 8631 1381
Other Relevant Information

n/a
Filed on behalf by:
Name Romeo Bachoco
Designation Chief Finance Officer