MGB pushes for lifting of open-pit mining ban

MANILA, Philippines — The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) is hoping for the lifting of the ban on open-pit mining as it can help boost the country’s economic recovery. In a text message to The STAR, MGB director Wilfredo Moncano said that open-pit mining is a globally accepted method of mining, with over 1,000 open […]


PH metals’ output valued higher in Q1 at nearly P29-B

Although the majority of the mineral commodities registered a decline in output, the value of the Philippines’ total mineral production during the first three months of 2021 managed to rise by 14.11 percent to P28.91 billion from P25.34 billion during the same period last year.  This was shown in the latest metals’ output data from […]


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MGA MADALAS NA KATANUNGAN TUNGKOL SA PAGPAPA-BAKUNA LABAN SA COVID-19   MGA DAPAT MALAMAN TUNGKOL SA BAKUNA KONTRA COVID-19   Ano ang bakuna? Ang bakuna ay simple, epektibo at ligtas na paraan upang maprotektahan ang pamayanan laban sa mga nakakasamang sakit tulad ng Covid 19.[1]   Paano gumagana ang mga bakuna? Gumagana ang bakuna sa […]







More policy changes in mining seen

The coronavirus-induced recession failed to dampen metal prices, and with President Duterte’s latest order to lift the ban on new mining permits, more companies are raring to cash in.But the President’s Executive Order (EO) 130, which lifted the nine-year moratorium on new mining agreements, is just a prelude to more policy changes in the mining sector.