A slew of initiatives are now being undertaken by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to “formalize” small-scale mining operations. The move is in recognition of small-scale mining’s role and contribution to the industry and the economy. The formalization of small-scale mining came amid DENR’s review of pertinent laws that cover small-scale mining,
Senator Robinhood "Robin" Padilla said Tuesday, Oct. 11 that It is time to revisit Philippine mining laws to make sure that the environment remains protected while government establishes the appropriate policies to increase its revenues from the sector.
Padilla said the existing law - such as Repu
MGB's Moncano affirms support to legitimize small-scale mining businessmirror.com.ph - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from businessmirror.com.ph Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Environmental group Kalikasan People's Network for the Environment on Saturday called on provincial officials from South Cotabato to uphold the veto on lifting the open-pit mine ban in the area.
A Philippine court has ordered a mining company to pay damages to 30 people for negligence in a 1993 dam burst that was one of the country's worst mining disasters, a verdict cheered on Wednesday... | May 25, 2022
MANILA— A Philippine court has ordered a mining company to pay damages to 30 people for negligence in a 1993 dam burst that was one of the country's worst
DENR suspends quarry companies' mineral agreements in Masungi Georeserve area cnnphilippines.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from cnnphilippines.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
DENR to expedite approval of mining applications philstar.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from philstar.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.