
YCP in Numbers
With the Philippines being among the world’s top nickel producers,
330,000 MT*
were produced in 2024, strengthening the nation’s vital global supply role.
Source: USGS, 2025
YCP Mining & Metals Experts in Philippines
The mining industry in the Philippines is experiencing dynamic growth, driven by significant advancements in various sectors, including mining and metals. The country's rich reserves and a supportive regulatory environment contribute to its position as a hub for mining and metal activities. [industry_kw]
YCP leverages its global network of professionals and deep industry insights to deliver exceptional mining and metals consulting services. We have been instrumental in helping clients overcome market barriers, facilitating successful market entry, and sustaining growth in the Philippines' mining landscape. Our expertise ensures that clients achieve their strategic goals, adapting to the dynamic environment with precision.
YCP is a trusted consulting partner, offering unmatched strategic guidance for businesses aiming to excel in the Philippines' mining and metals market. Our proven track record reflects our commitment to empowering our clients with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in this competitive industry.
Unlocking Potential: Your Path to Excellence with Philippines's Mining & Metals Professionals
The Philippines Mining & Metals sector is rich yet complex, facing regulatory and sustainability challenges. YCP accelerates success in this dynamic landscape.
With extensive resources, the Philippines Mining & Metals industry offers vast opportunities. YCP's strategic insights help clients navigate market intricacies.
YCP leverages global expertise to enhance operations, compliance, and growth in the Philippines Mining & Metals sector, ensuring sustainable and profitable outcomes.
Our Services
Marketing & Sales
Boost your Marketing & Sales performance in the Philippines mining & metals sector with YCP.
- Branding & Brand Management
- Product & Portfolio Management
- Pricing
- Digital Marketing
- E-commerce
- Customer Experience
- Sales Channel Strategy
- Digital Sales
Operations
Elevate your Operations in the Philippines with YCP's expert consulting.
- Project Management Office (PMO)
- Growth Strategy Implementation
- Operation Transformation
- Manufacturing
- Organization Design
Supply Chain Management
Optimize your supply chain in the Philippines for peak mining & metals performance.
- Supply Chain
- Digital Supply Chain
- Procurement
- Logistics
M&A, Transactions, and PMI
Elevate your M&A, Transactions, and PMI in the Philippines with YCP's expertise.
- M&A Strategy
- Divesstiture/Curb-out Strategy
- M&A Target Scouting
- Buyer/Investor Search
- Commercial Due Diligence
- M&A Execution (Buy-side & Sell-side Financial Advisory)
- Valuation
- Post-Merger Integration (PMI)
- Value Creation
- IPO PMO
- Joint Venture
- Corporate Venture Capital
Strategy
Elevate your Philippines mining operations with YCP's strategic consulting expertise.
- Business Strategy
- Corporate Finance
- Growth Opportunity Identification
- New Business Development
- Organization Strategy
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Asset/Project Risk Management
- Digital Strategy
- Strategic Partnership & Channel Strategy
Digital Transformation
Empower your Philippine mining & metals business with digital transformation expertise.
- DX Vision
- Digital Roadmap
- CIO/CDO Support
- System Architecture Design
- DX PMO
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
- Big Data Analysis
- IT Organization Design & Restructuring
- IT Portfolio Management
- Off-shore Development Centre Set-up
Public Services
Elevate your mining & metals operations in the Philippines with expert YCP guidance.
- Economic Development
- Public Policy Development
- E-Governance
Sustainability
Elevate your sustainability in Philippines mining with YCP's expert consulting.
- Sustainability Strategy & Implementation
- Double Materiality
- Decarbonization & Net-Zero Strategy
- Climate Change Risks and Opportunities
- Sustainability Due Diligence
- Supply Chain Assessment
- ESG Reporting
- Investor Relations & Fundraising
- Organization & Governance Design
Market Research
Elevate your Philippines mining & metals ventures with expert market research by YCP.
- Market Landscape
- Market Size
- Industry Structure and Trend
- Competitive Benchmark
- Business Partner Search & Screening
- B2B/B2C Customer Survey
- Consumer Research
Navigating Mining & Metals Sector in Philippines
High taxation rate hindering investment growth
- Current tax rates in the Philippines for mining exceed 45%, impacting investment in exploration and production. This has caused a stagnation in sector growth even as global demand rises.
- To mitigate high tax-imposed challenges, industries were pushed to optimize operations and invest in technology-enhanced processes as a way of retaining competitive advantage.
Regulatory hurdles delaying project timelines
- The regulation process for new mining projects can extend over 2-3 years, impeding timely ventures necessary to meet fast-evolving market requirements.
- Streamlining regulatory systems remains crucial to facilitate steady sector investments, plus optimize operation timings and support alignment with international growth o mentorship trends.
Untapped mineral reserves provide growth prospects
- The Philippines' unexplored mineral reserves are estimated at $1 trillion, providing extensive sources of development, especially in outsourcing mineral development processes responsibly.
- Investors leverage fairer, advanced processing contracts guided by global community partnership paradigms seeking to reap mutual clean energy progress profits exponentially.
Infrastructure improvements boosting market access
- Significant allocation of $80 billion has been tagged for the development of roads and ports over the next decade, allowing resource access with procedural ease.
- Enhanced logistics paradigms offer competitive resource mobilisation encouraged upright investor drives coupled with both socio-industrial thresholds and historic disruptions over prior gaps.
Our Clients
We have worked with more than 2000 companies throughout various industries.

What Our Clients Say About Us
"YCP's practical recommendations in the final report more than fulfilled our Board's expectations. The Ho Chi Minh's chapter has already implemented a number of the recommendations and has seen immediate positive results."

Chairman
Vietnam American Chamber of Commerce (Amcham)
"Thanks to YCP’s work, we have been able to move smoothly forward in the ASEAN region. YCP’s know-how has greatly helped DuPont in making its strategic choices. "
Global Emerging Region & Global Channel Manager
DuPont
Results Through Expertise: Case Studies
Learn how we help clients build and implement strategies
that drive sustainable growth in today’s complex business landscape.
Opportunities Identification of Italian Electrical Engineering and Electronics Companies
Client
A leading electrical engineering and electronics player in Thailand
Area
Southeast Asia, Thailand
Expertise Scope
Competitor Positioning Analysis, Supplier Feedback Collection, Customer Insights
Project Summary
Our team conducted over 150 interviews with competitors' staff in offices and factories, key raw material suppliers, and target customers to understand key competitor positioning, success factors, supplier and customer feedback, and future expansion plans.
Compliance and Integrity Assurance Framework for Business Partnerships
Client
A global leader in crop nutrition and agricultural solutions
Area
Southeast Asia
Expertise Scope
Compliance and Regulatory Framework Development, Integrity Due Diligence and Audit Support
Project Summary
Our team established a comprehensive compliance framework to meet legal and regulatory requirements while adhering to the Business Partner Code of Conduct. We worked closely with the client, enabling periodic integrity due diligence, audits, and partner investigations. During the audit phase, we provided full transparency and access to facilities, documents, and information, ensuring an effective integrity assurance process. This approach upheld compliance standards, enhancing the client’s confidence in partner relationships and operational integrity.
YCP in Media











Our Group CEO Yuki Ishida and Managing Partner Karambir Anand shared insights at the ASEAN–Japan Young Business Leaders’ Summit.

At the Asian Power Summit 2025, our Director Harika G. led a session on Asia’s evolving energy mix.

Singapore Business Review featured Karambir Anand on Singapore’s expanding solar capacity and energy challenges.
Publications

Food Resilience through Sustainable Hydroponic Agribusiness in the Philippines
Despite being a major agricultural producer, the Philippines faces food security risks from climate change and supply disruptions. Hydroponics offers a resilient alternative, enabling efficient, localized production. Growing household and commercial adoption highlights its potential to strengthen urban food supply and long-term resilience.

The Next Level: The Rise of Esports in the Philippines
Global esports has become a mainstream industry, but the Philippines remains at an early stage despite strong gaming participation. Mobile esports, led by Mobile Legends, shows how accessibility and publisher support can drive growth. With balanced investment across competition, content, and reach, the industry can continue to scale.

Digitalization in the Philippine Logistics Industry
The Philippine logistics industry faces inefficiencies from manual processes, fragmented coordination, and archipelagic constraints. As trade and e-commerce grow, digitalization is becoming essential to improve transparency, shorten lead times, and reduce costs, positioning logistics players for long-term competitiveness.

The Digitization of the Philippine Wallet: E-Money's Emergence in the Philippines
Despite strong digital adoption, the Philippines remains heavily cash-based, creating opportunity for e-money to advance financial inclusion. Supported by BSP regulation and mobile wallets, e-money usage is rising across transfers and payments, positioning digital wallets as key drivers of the country’s cashless transition.
Meet Our Experts
Establish industry dominance with our experts and partners

Yuki Ishida
Managing Partner
Nationality: Japanese
Region Coverage:
Asia, North America
Past Experience:
Goldman Sachs

Pilar Dieter
Managing Partner
Nationality: American
Region Coverage:
Asia, North America
Past Experience:
Alaris Consulting

Shingo Kasumoto
Managing Partner
Nationality: Japanese
Region Coverage:
Asia
Past Experience:
P&G

Takahiro Okawara
Partner
Nationality: Japanese
Region Coverage:
Japan, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia
Past Experience:
Accenture, Rakuten

Jatin Gulati
Partner
Nationality: Indian
Region Coverage:
Asia
Past Experience:
McKinsey & Company, Accenture Strategy

Eunice Maximo
Partner
Nationality: Filipino
Region Coverage:
Asia
Past Experience:
Nexlabs, Propel Manila

Laurent Fihey
Partner
Nationality: French
Region Coverage:
Europe, Asia, Middle East, Africa, North America, South America
Past Experience:
Arthur Andersen, Advancy

Eucel Josef Maximo
Partner
Nationality: Filipino
Region Coverage:
Asia
Past Experience:
Nexlabs, Reckitt
Talk to Our Mining & Metals Experts
Arrange a session with our experts to explore how YCP can assist you in addressing your business challenges.
YCP Group is the leading professional firm in Asia empowering excellence through diverse expertise:
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YCP Group is the leading professional firm in Asia empowering excellence through diverse expertise:
- YCP
- YCP Auctus
- YCP Consus

