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Gov’t authorities arrest suspected illegal miners in Butuan
Government authorities arrested six alleged illegal miners in a small-scale mining area located at Purok 8, Barangay Maibu, Butuan City...
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ComVal LGU to expand clinic through mining firm’s donation
The local government of Maco, Compostela Valley is eyeing to expand its infirmary clinic to a 30-bed capacity hospital after...
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MGB calls large-scale mining firms to adopt small-scale mining
Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) Director Wilfredo G. Moncano has urged large-scale mining companies to adopt a program that integrates...
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Semirara suspended for coal trading violation
The Department of Energy (DOE) has penalized Semirara Mining and Power Corporation (SMPC) with one-month suspension and ordered the company...
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Looking beyond the bad rep: Do the pros outweigh the cons of mining?
The Philippines is one of the highly mineralized countries in the world with around nine million hectares of land considered...
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Quarrying operations make communities disaster-prone, environmetal group says
Communities living near quarrying sites become more vulnerable to disasters. This was the claim of a study conducted by environmental...
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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...
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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...
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The nature of artisanal and small-scale mining
Artisanal and Small-scale Gold Mining (ASGM) is a sector in the mining industry that is often overlooked and undervalued as...
Read more18 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...
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