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UMAASANG PAGBIBIGYAN: Miners association call for temporary mining permit in Benguet
Thousands of miners in Benguet are hoping for the approval of their requested temporary mining permit to the Department of...
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DAGDAG INVESTMENT: Swiss owned mining company eyes venturing into agriculture
Solway Investment Group, a Swiss owned mining firm with two operating chromite mines in the Philippines, is interested in diversifying...
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LUSOT SA SENADO! Bill allowing tax free small-scale mining passes Senate final reading
The Senate approved on its third and final reading the bill seeking to exempt small-scale miners who sell their gold...
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BAKIT BUMABA? OceanaGold’s Luzon gold-copper mine decreased production
OceanaGold Corporation’s Luzon gold-copper mine saw a decrease in production for the fourth quarter of 2018. The Didipio Gold-copper Mine...
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BAWI PA RIN: Medusa Mining meets Q4 2018’s guidelines despite decline in gold production
Medusa Mining Limited, an Australian based gold producer, met their 2018 fourth quarter guidance despite a slight decrease in their...
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PAGBIBIGYAN PA BA? DENR receives rehab plans of suspended mining companies
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) received rehabilitation plans submitted by seven suspended mining companies in line with...
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KONTRA ILEGAL: Chamber of Mines urges gov’t to fight illegal small-scale mining
The Chamber of Mines of the Philippines (COMP) urged the government to fight illegal small-scale mining (SSM) following a report...
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Aprubado! Canadian mining company granted access to Surigao del Norte’s Mother Lode gold target
Canadian mining company Rugby Mining Limited received its drilling and exploration permit for its Mabuhay Project, including the Mother Lode...
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Hindi pa nakakabawi: Mining job rise for 2018 still lower than 2015 numbers
Job opportunities in the mining and quarrying sector slightly experienced growth in 2018 totaling to 206,000 but still remain lower...
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Dahil sa treasure hunting? Agusan del Norte landslide left 4 miners dead, 3 missing
A makeshift resting hut occupied by eight miners – four of which died, three missing, and one survived – was...
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