DOF wants to accelerate mining revival
The Department of Finance (DOF) said on Wednesday, July 6, that the government wants to accelerate the revival of the local mining industry to support the country’s economic recovery.
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Multi-agency report backs revival of PH mining
Outgoing President Rodrigo Duterte’s economic team has pushed for the revival of the mining industry — sidelined these past few years by the lack of a fiscal regime as well as policy continuity — to generate more jobs and develop rural areas hosting mines as a joint report from DENR, NEDA, DOF, and the Development Academy of the Philippines showed that mining and quarrying contributed significantly to the regional gross domestic product (GDP) in regions where there are mining operations.
Philippines lifts ban on new open-pit mines
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has lifted a four-year ban on new open-pit mines, an official said Wednesday, in a bid to revitalise the country’s coronavirus-battered economy slammed by activists as “short-sighted”. The move sees the Philippine government reverse a ban imposed in 2017, when the then-environment minister blamed the sector for widespread ecological damage. […]
Sustainable mining drives PH economic recovery
As the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) celebrates its 123rd founding anniversary with the #MineResponsibility campaign, it shows that the journey has not been easy hurdling obstacles especially environmental concerns. MGB Director Atty. Wilfredo Moncano said the agency’s campaign presents a clearer and more factual image of the mining industry in the country and promotes an inclusive approach […]
Value of Philippine metals output climbs to P121B on strong prices
THE VALUE of the Philippines’ metallic mineral production jumped by 22.34% to P121.16 billion in the first nine months of 2021, thanks to strong metal prices and higher production of select metals, according to the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB). “The strong metal price coupled with the better mine production of nickel ore during the […]
PH metals output down, but value up at P121.16 B
The Philippines’ production of metallic minerals were mostly down during the first nine months of the year, but value was higher at P121.16 billion due to continuing increase in prices in the world market. Data from the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) showed that the country’s metallic mineral production value went up by 22.34 percent […]
Global Goals, Local Actions: Sustainability as Our Way of Life in Nickel Mining
The webinar will discuss the SDG report of PNIA and the association’s accomplishments in line with sustainability initiatives and programs.
PH’s nickel output this year to likely go down
The country’s nickel output for this year will likely go down due to unexpected weather disturbances and some logistical issues, said a top official from the Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA). During the launch of the PNIA’s first Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) report, PNIA President Dante R. Bravo said that as much as there is […]
Global Goals, Local Actions: Sustainability as Our Way of Life in Nickel Mining
Sustainability as Our Way of Life in Nickel Mining PNIA 2020 Sustainable Development Goals Report The Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) is inviting you to attend its 4th episode of the Nickel Initiative Webinar Series entitled “Global Goals, Local Actions: Sustainability as Our Way of Life in Nickel Mining” on the 20th of October, 2021 […]
14 mining firms pass government’s 2nd industry audit
Third round to cover quarry operations, 4 mines in Bangsamoro region in 2022 The interagency Mining Industry Coordinating Council (MICC) gave no failing marks to mining firms covered by its second round of audit, an official of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) confirmed. In a phone interview, Environment Undersecretary Jonas Leones said […]