Synopsis of the Marcopper Mining Corporation:

After a number of years of mining exploration and studies, The Marcopper Mining Corporation Officially started its mining operations on Marinduque in 1969 at what was known as the Mt. Tapian ore deposit. When the Mt. Tapian reserve depleted in 1990, Marcopper continued its operations utilizing the San Antonio copper ore body which lies some three kilometers north of the Mt. Tapian mining complex.

The Marcopper Mining Corporation Mine Site used to produce 20 percent of the country's copper supply. It helps not only in the industry of the country but also in the economical boost of Marinduque. The mining corporation also offers guests a guided tour of the facilities.

Travel to Marinduque!

• By land-sea travel: From Manila, take the bus going to Dalahican, Lucena port. Different bus companies travel from Manila to Dalahican so you have various options. Jam Transit and JAC Liner are two bus companies bound for Marinduque. JAC Liner plies a direct Manila-Marinduque route.
• Direct bus or car travel: If you don't feel like getting on and off a bus and ferry, you have the option of riding a bus or a door-to-door van that will take you all the way from Manila to Marinduque. The bus or van will ride the Roll-On, Roll-Off (RO-RO) and will take you to the provincial capital or right directly to your destination.
• By Air: Flights from Manila domestic airport to Marinduque Airport, located in Barangay Masiga, roughly in between Gasan and Boac, are currently served regularly by Zest Airways.