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Mining firms to pay higher fees for mine wastes
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) plans to require mining companies to pay higher mine waste and tailing fees per...
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BARMM suspends nickel mining ops
The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) indefinitely suspends four nickel mining operations as it reviews mining policy and...
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ZDMC, SBMDC mining ops. suspension endorsed for lifting
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) endorsed the lifting of suspension of the Zambales Diversified Metals Corporation (ZDMC) and the...
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PH-EITI launches small-scale mining data, updates in 5th country report
The Philippine Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (PH-EITI) presented the first small-scale mining assessment to help bring a more comprehensive and...
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Mining industry strengthens call for responsible mining in various ‘19 summits
Mining agencies and associations called for responsible mining, the implementation of better mining policies, and the promotion of communication and...
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A likely change in PH mining policy will allow fair revenue-sharing between gov’t and mining contractors
It is pretty clear that the Duterte administration is closely supervising the current mining industry and has indicated to make...
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Gov’t in search of global mining standards to adopt in the Philippines
Officials of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is looking to adopt the global standards in mining as...
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What are the negative effects of mining?
President Rodrigo Duterte earlier this month said the country has no plans yet to revoke the strict mining regulations former...
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