Project Cagayan: Financial Projections and Economic Impact

Project Cagayan’s approved mining area spans up to 2,000 hectares, supported by exploration data that estimates a potential yield of 23.2 million metric tonnes of magnetite iron and an additional 386 million metric tonnes of reclamation sand. Based on current global commodity prices, projected extraction volumes, and sustained demand for industrial-grade magnetite and reclamation materials, the project’s estimated valuation over a 25-year operational period is approximately $3.4 billion USD. These projections are subject to dynamic market conditions, regulatory developments, and technological scaling, which are accounted for in the project’s flexible financial modeling.

The financial framework supporting Project Cagayan integrates adaptive production scaling through technology-driven extraction processes, enabling the project to respond efficiently to market fluctuations. Revenue streams are diversified through both primary exports of magnetite iron—a critical input in global steel production—and supplementary sales of reclamation sand, used in infrastructure development and land rehabilitation. This dual-income structure reduces exposure to single-commodity volatility and promotes economic stability over the project’s lifespan.

In addition to direct financial returns, Project Cagayan is expected to deliver positive economic impact through job creation, infrastructure development, and export revenue generation, contributing to both local and national economic growth. Strategic export agreements with international partners are under evaluation, positioning the project to engage effectively with global markets while supporting sustainable resource development within the Philippines.