Who We Are
We are PASAR, the only copper smelter and refinery in the Philippines and the first in Southeast Asia. Founded in 1983 by the Philippine government, we are now a Glencore-managed company.
Following the values in ensuring that we produce high-grade copper cathode and other precious metal by-products, we are one of the leaders in processing and exporting in the country. We make sure that our products meet the regulatory requirements and industry standards. Our products are exported into 18 countries across the globe.
Here in PASAR, we continuously upgrade our processes to ensure the quality of our products and together with our people, we will achieve our goal to be a benchmark in smelting and refining.
Our History
PASAR was formally established in 1983 by the Philippine government as the first in the eleven industrial projects intended to pave the way for the country's industrialization.
Then, in June 1999, Glencore International procured our company. The acquisition was carried out as part of the country's privatization program which made PASAR into a privately-owned corporation.
After the transition we built an additional oxygen plant (2006), register our ISA-type cathodes with a brand name of PSR Isabel in the London Metal Exchange in 2008, have an additional VPSA (Vacuum Pressure Swing Adsorption) Plant (2012) and expand our smelter in 2015.
Currently, we are expanding the annual production rate of our cathode to over 200, 000 metric tons per year.
Awards and Achievements
With our aim on being a responsible corporate citizen in the Philippines, we were able to receive these awards and achievements in the past years:
2023
- Top Exporter Awards
- The DTI-Export Marketing Bureau (DTI-EMB), the Export Development Council (EDC), and the Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. (PHILEXPORT) recognized PASAR as top exporter which have significantly contributed to the country’s economic growth and development and exports.
2022
- Billionaires' Awards
- PEZA recognized PASAR for its notable efforts in increasing export production and sales in 2022, paving the way for a more export-driven Philippines.
2021
- PEZA Billionaires' Award
- PEZA recognized PASAR for its notable efforts in increasing export production and sales in 2021, paving the way for a more export-driven Philippines.
2018
- Outstanding Taxpayer Awards
- PASAR’s compliance in tax obligations and revenue contributions for the 2017 Tax Collection System.
- Outstanding Taxpayer Awards
- Recognized PASAR’s contribution and support to the programs and projects.
- Outstanding PhilHealth Employer Partner - PRO 8
- PASAR’s effort in the implementation of the National Health Insurance Program.
2017
- Search for Outstanding LMC for Industrial Peace Finalist
- Outstanding LMC for Industrial Peace
2016
- Top 3 Outstanding Taxpayer Awards
- PASAR’s compliance in tax obligations and revenue contributions for the 2015 Tax Collection System.
- Plaque of Appreciation
- PASAR’s effort in supporting the programs and activities of the awarding body and maintaining the lead to LMC best practices to other industries.
2015
- Top Performing Exporters
- DTI recognizes its outstanding international success and its strong commitment to national growth and economic development.
- Best Management Practice on Stakeholders Participation
- DENR acknowledge the company's efforts in the implementation of an effective participation and collaboration in the Multi-Partite Monitoring Team.
- Hall of Fame Award for Top Export Performer
- DTI awarded this in recognition to the company's efforts in exporting minerals and in recognition of its outstanding international success through competitive Philippine exports.
- Top Sectoral Exporter Citation
- Awarded for its highest export sales in 2013 in the Minerals sector.
- Search for Outstanding LMC for Industrial Peace Finalist
- Special Award in Program Excellence in LMC Advocacy and Strategic Partnership
- Achievements in the areas of LMC advocacy and effective partnership through responsive programs or projects which boosted organizational growth, employee productivity and value chain.
- Top Sectoral Exporter Citation
- DTI recognized the company’s strong commitment to national growth and economic development through competitive Philippine exports.
2013
- Best Enterprise Based Dispute Resolution Practices Finalist
- Special Award in Program Excellence in LMC Advocacy and Strategic Partnership
- Search for Outstanding LMC for Industrial Peace Finalist
2007
- Search for Outstanding LMC for Industrial Peace Finalist
2005
- Kapatid Award Finalist
- The Employers Confederation of the Philippines awarded this to PASAR during the 26th National Conference of Employers.