The country’s biggest miner, Philex Mining Corp., on Wednesday said that the urgent remediation measures at the Tailings Storage Facility No. 3 (TSF3) in Padcal mine are almost done, making it more stable to withstand any danger that might come its way since last year’s tailings-leak accident.

“We can assure the government and the public that TSF3 has now obtained stability that will sustain our continued operations in Padcal,” said Eulalio Austin Jr., Philex president and chief executive officer.

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