Solon calls for tax structure for mining industry
Albay Representative José María Clemente Salceda cited a need for a “rational” tax structure imposed on miners. Lawmakers appealed for...
Mine safety conference to be launched in Baguio City
Stakeholders and companies from the mining industry will attend the annual national mining safety and environment conference with a theme...
18 major mining sites to undergo three-month audit
At least 18 major mining operations in the country will be audited for three months, according to the Department of...
DENR-MGB launches responsible mining campaign
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) through its mining agency Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) officially launched its...
Signature campaign calls for halt of mining activities of OceanGold
Nueva Vizcaya- Quirino Water Watch (NVQWW) called for the non-renewal of the Financial and Technical Assistance Agreement (FTAA) of OceanaGold...
Mineral exploration in CDO to undergo investigation
Cagayan de Oro City Councilor Eric Salcedo has expressed concerns on the alleged mineral explorations in the hinterland villages without...
MGB approves 6 mine firms rehab programs
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) has approved six applications of Environmental Protection and Enhancement Programs (EPEP) and Final Mine...
Mining sites face possible suspension after Mindanao quakes
Anti-mining group Alyansa Tigil Muna (ATM) called on the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) to suspend all mining operations in...
Mining firms receive no closure from government after audit
The Mining Industry Coordinating Council (MICC) has finished its mining operational reviews but has not released formal decisions as a...
MGB identifies landslide-prone areas
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) has named 18 areas that are highly susceptible to landslides after a 6.3-magnitude earthquake...
