Market Watch: Mining Surge Powers Select Gainers Amidst Energy and Logistics Headwinds
Posted on 3/10/26
Trading on the local bourse saw a diverse performance today, March 10, 2026, with a pronounced surge in mining and select holding firms, while certain energy and logistics giants experienced a retreat. Investors kept a close eye on global commodity price movements and domestic economic signals, contributing to a day of varied fortunes across sectors.
Top Advancers
Leading the day's rally were mining companies, suggesting renewed investor interest in the sector, possibly fueled by optimistic projections for global commodity demand. Manila Mining Corporation's 'B' shares, MAB, shot up significantly, closing at 0.008 with a price change of +0.0012, marking a +17.6471% gain. A substantial volume of 36,000,000 shares changed hands, totaling a value of 277,500.00. Its 'A' shares, MA, also climbed to 0.008, up by +0.0009 or +12.6761%, with 221,000,000 shares traded for a total value of 1,741,500.00. The strong performance of these Manila Mining shares comes amid recent news highlighting increased global demand for base metals, potentially boosting the outlook for local miners.
Dominion Holdings, Inc., DHI, captured investor attention, posting a gain of +0.43 to close at 4.10, representing an 11.7166% increase. This was on a volume of 2,302,000 shares, valuing 9,272,750.00. The holding company's ascent could be attributed to a positive sentiment surrounding its diverse asset portfolio. Keppel Philippines Properties, Inc., KEP, also saw significant upside, rising +0.31 (+11.6105%) to a last done price of 2.98, albeit on a modest volume of 10,000 shares valued at 29,160.00. This could reflect a renewed interest in property and real estate ventures.
Marcventures Holdings, Inc., MARC, another player with mining interests, advanced by +0.07 (+11.2903%) to 0.69, with 1,081,000 shares traded for 715,520.00. Supercity Realty Development Corporation, SRDC, despite a low volume of 200 shares, surged +1.86 (+10.4494%) to 19.66, signaling strong buying interest at that level. Everwoods Green Resources and Holdings, Inc., EGRN, and Geograce Resources Philippines, Inc., GEO, both added 10.0%, closing at 0.044 (+0.004) and 0.088 (+0.008) respectively, underscoring broader strength in resource-related entities. Vivant Corporation, VVT, an energy and infrastructure player, recorded an increase of +1.81 (+9.1692%) to 21.55. Easycall Communications Philippines, Inc., ECP, rounded out the top gainers with an +0.24 (+8.88889%) jump to 2.94.
Top Decliners
Conversely, some prominent names faced downward pressure. Dizon Copper-Silver Mines, Inc., DIZ, was the day's biggest loser, shedding -0.62 to close at 4.10, a decline of -13.1356%. This dip, with 7,000 shares traded for 28,700.00, contrasted sharply with other mining firms and could be related to specific operational updates or profit-taking. Nihao Mineral Resources International, Inc., NI, also experienced a significant drop, falling -0.055 (-11.5789%) to 0.42.
The energy sector saw mixed performance, with some players retreating. PetroEnergy Resources Corporation, PERC, slid -0.35 (-9.11458%) to 3.49, with a total value of 290,710.00 from 78,000 shares. This decline may be influenced by volatility in global crude oil prices or project-specific news. Asian Terminals, Inc., ATI, a key player in logistics and port operations, lost -2.80 (-8.28402%) to close at 31.00, trading 49,000 shares for 1,372,530.00. Concerns over global trade volumes or specific operational challenges could be weighing on the stock.
Zeus Holdings, Inc., ZHI, declined by -0.005 (-7.57576%) to 0.061. Island Information & Technology, Inc., IS, saw its shares fall -0.007 (-7.0%) to 0.093. Seafront Resources Corporation, SPM, dipped -0.18 (-6.42857%) to 2.62. Lopez Holdings Corporation, LPZ, ended the day -0.24 (-6.15385%) lower at 3.66, potentially due to broader market sentiment affecting its diversified portfolio. Petron Corporation, PCOR, a dominant force in the downstream oil sector, saw its shares decline by -0.21 (-6.08696%) to 3.24 on a significant volume of 13,716,000 shares valued at 44,265,400.00. This movement reflects continued sensitivity to crude price fluctuations and refining margins. Finally, Pacifica Holdings, Inc., PA, also registered a -0.06 (-6.0%) drop, closing at 0.94.
Today's trading session underscores a highly selective market, where sector-specific catalysts and company-specific developments dictated stock movements. While mining and certain holdings benefited from a positive outlook, energy and logistics companies faced headwinds, pointing towards a cautious yet dynamic investment environment.
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