Lepanto profit doubles on higher metal prices

MANILA, Philippines — Lepanto Consolidated Mining Co.’s net income more than doubled to P1.59 billion in the first semester of 2026 despite mixed metal production, buoyed by higher gold and silver prices. In a disclosure on Tuesday, the Felipe Yap-led listed gold producer said first-half revenues climbed by 47 percent to P3.24 billion. READ: Lepanto gets