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Miners looking for policy direction from presidential bets

It's a wait-and-see if the next chief executive would continue the Duterte administration's decision to lift the ban on open-pit mining

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January 3, 2022
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The Chamber of Mines of the Philippines (CoMP) may be delighted with the Duterte administration’s lifting of the ban on open-pit mines, but is wondering if the next president would continue this policy.

Based on a BusinessWorld report, CoMP Executive Director Ronald Recidoro said miners have yet to hear a clear and long-term minerals development policy or strategy from the candidates for the country’s highest post. He explained that many future technologies, such as renewable energy, batteries, electric vehicles, and computers are dependent on scarce minerals.

Recidoro further points out that the mining industry has traditionally looked at administration changes with “cautious optimism,” emphasizing that it would want to ensure the gains achieved under the outgoing president.

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources lifted on December 23 the mining ban first implemented in 2017 by its former secretary, the late Gina Lopez — a staunch environmentalist.

Recidoro called the lifting a “policy correction,” saying the government made the right decision. Considering that regulatory safeguards have been set in place and that an improved fiscal regime is being implemented, he says it was just right to allow new mines to come onstream.

Prior to the lifting of the mining ban, Pres. Rodrigo Duterte lifted the nine-year moratorium on granting new mining permits in April.

Recidoro likewise said that the Philippines should be positioned as a global player and make best the economic use of the country’s mineral resources. The chamber he noted, would be willing to provide the candidates with a briefing on the matter, while emphasizing the importance of a strong and responsible mining industry.

Tags: 2022 electionschamber of mines of the philippinesdenrdepartment of environment and natural resourcesmining banOpen-pit Mining Ban

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