Bring them to the fold: DENR bares steps for full 'formalization' of small-scale mining • Jonathan L. Mayuga
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,