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Passage of new mining tax postponed
The House of Representatives is planning to resume its discussion on the passage of a new mining tax next month,...
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Gov’t directs mining firms to declare beneficial owners
The Philippine Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (PH-EITI) ordered mining, oil, and gas firms to state their beneficial owners in the...
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What do mine workers subject themselves to?
Whether it be about illegal and irresponsible mining, the improper rehabilitation of mine sites, or the ignorance of one’s accountability...
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PRO-CAR to remain vigilant on mining activities in the region
The Police Regional Office - Cordillera (PRO-Cor) reminded the police force to remain vigilant and intensify operations against illegal small-scale...
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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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