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Envi group challenges gov’t, mining firm to return land to IPs
The Kalikasan People’s Network for the Environment challenged the administration to return the lands of indigenous peoples (IPs) after OceanaGold...
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Rotary, CMC collabs in tree-planting activity
The Cagdianao Mining Corp. (CMC), the Rotary Club of Metro Surigao, locals, and other environmental groups and individuals committed to...
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PNIA calls for better policies for nickel industry
Despite being the second largest nickel producer in the world, the Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) doubted the country’s capacity...
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Locals, groups pledge to continue campaigns on responsible and accountable mining
Locals from mining-affected communities, groups, and Mindanao bishops pledged to continue to demand for accountability from mining companies as well...
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MGB to establish anti-illegal mining bureau
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) sought to transform its anti-illegal mining task force into a separate bureau to combat...
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DENR-MGB to cancel MPSA of Maricalum
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) Region VI pushed for the cancellation of the Mineral Production Sharing Agreement (MPSA) of...
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DENR lifts DMCI mining ops suspension
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has lifted the suspension of DMCI Mining Corp.’s nickel mine operations in...
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DOE investigates SMPC incident in Antique
The Department of Energy (DOE) investigated the mudslide incident at the Semirara Mining and Power Corporation (SMPC) Facility in Antique...
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OceanaGold PH to settle deficiencies before mining ops continue
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) said the OceanaGold Philippines Inc. must submit deficient requirements to continue operating in the...
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Envi group calls to expedite treaty ratification
Environment group, EcoWaste Coalition, called to expedite the ratification of the Minamata Convention on Mercury that aims to protect the...
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