The Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ Mines and Geosciences Bureau has failed to collect P2.67 billion in royalty fees from five mine firms.
In...
DAVAO CITY—Mayor Sara Duterte has ordered the creation of a technical working group tasked to facilitate the desilting of rivers and streams in Davao...
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau said over the weekend it will rationalize the requirements for different types of mining applications.
MGB said the plan was...
The government is currently reviewing an order which prohibits the use of open-pit mining for prospective gold, silver and copper mining projects earlier imposed...
The government plans to pursue long-term and stable environmental policies focusing on the country’s proper utilization of mineral deposits and responsible mining, the Mines...
BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya—With the recent declaration of stoppage by OceanaGold of its open pit operations in Didipio village, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau said...
MANKAYAN, Benguet—The Mines and Geosciences Bureau has upheld the earlier decision of its regional office that two Ilocos Sur towns located below the area...
All mining contractors must now comply with the disclosure requirements of the Philippine Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau said.
Environment Secretary...
BAGUIO CITY—Seventeen applications for the establishment of Minahang Bayan sites in the different parts of the Cordillera region have hurdled the initial review undertaken...
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau issued a circular removing the need for cement manufacturers and holders of quarry and industrial sand and gravel permits...
GROUPS opposing and supporting the appointment of Environment Secretary Regina Lopez held separate rallies Wednesday, but her confirmation hearings were postponed to next week...
