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The value of the country’s metallic mineral production for the first quarter rose by 14.11 percent to P28.91 billion from P25.34 billion in the same period last year, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau reported (MGB). The sustained bullish run of metal prices continued to boost mining firms’ revenues despite disruptions brought about by the pandemic, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The world won’t be able to tackle the climate crisis unless there is a sharp increase in the supply of metals required to produce electric cars, solar panels, wind turbines and other clean energy technologies, according to the International Energy Agency.
Women are slowly but surely “taking over” the top-level positions in the local mining sector, and it’s probably for the better.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources on Wednesday cited the significant contribution of women in the progress and development of the country’s mining industry, as more women leaders are advancing to top-level positions.
Nickel Initiative Talks and Webinars Episode 3: “Promoting Sustainable Development by Advancing the Role of Women in Mining” The participation of women in governance, in industries and in broader society has long been established as an imperative to promote sustainability, progress and long-term development.
Environment Secretary Roy A. Cimatu on Wednesday vowed to scrutinize pending applications for new mining projects to ensure that these would not cause any adverse effects to the environment.
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.