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House panel endorses proposals declaring provinces as ‘mining-free’ zones
The House Committee on Natural Resources recently approved proposals that sought to declare Palawan, Biliran, and Cotabato as ‘mining-free’ zones...
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MGB, CMRB probe SSM areas in Baguio
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) Cordillera and the City Mining Regulatory Board (CMRB) probed several adits in Camp 7,...
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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...
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NAC-ERTs respond to SRR ops in Cotabato
Emergency Response Teams (ERTs) from the Nickel Asia Corporation (NAC) and its subsidiaries responded to the search, rescue, and retrieval...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Envi group calls to cease mining ops in quake-affected areas
Environmental group Alyansa Tigil Mina (ATM) urged the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) to cease all mining operations in Mindanao...
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PH nickel revenues to spike amidst Indonesia export ban
Philippine nickel mines will be expecting a boost in revenues after Indonesia announced an export ban for the rest of...
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