SMC Eyes Semirara Coal Mine Operating Contract Bid
Diversified conglomerate San Miguel Corp. (SMC) has expressed its intention to participate in the government's auction for the operating contract of the country's largest Semirara coal mine. The Department of Energy is set to award the contract in January.
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