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Apr 21, 2021 “The Catholic Church, through Caritas Philippines, the Eco-Convergence and the CBCP National Laudato si’ Programme,” Bishop Bagaforo said, “strongly enjoin President Duterte to reconsider the lifting of the mining moratorium.” He said the
Apr 15, 2021 Since 2010, investor interest in the Philippines has declined. Executive Order 130 will help bring the Philippines back on the investment map,” the group said. Meanwhile, PNIA said the lifting of the moratorium on new mining agreements recognizes the role of the mining industry in economic recovery and development.
Apr 15, 2021 MANILA — President Rodrigo Duterte has issued an order to lift a nine-year moratorium on granting new mining permits in the Philippines. The order is
Jun 08, 2021 Philex Mining’s Silangan Project in Surigao del Norte, valued at $750 million, used to employ an open-pit method but changed its mode of extraction following the ban. Environmental advocates, however, oppose the lifting of the ban saying it will only hasten the environment’s destruction.
Jun 17, 2021 Open-pit mining is allowed under Philippine law, but Duterte has rejected previous recommendations to lift the ban. The Philippines is the world’s biggest supplier of nickel ore and also among the top producers of copper and gold.
Apr 15, 2021 Since 2010, investor interest in the Philippines has declined. Executive Order 130 will help bring the Philippines back on the investment map,” the group said. Meanwhile, PNIA said the lifting of the moratorium on new mining agreements recognizes the role of the mining industry in economic recovery and development.
Apr 15, 2021 Miners’ groups welcome lifting of ban on new mining projects. MANILA The Chamber of Mines in the Philippines (COMP) and the Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) have lauded the decision of President Rodrigo Duterte to lift the nine-year moratorium on new mining projects. “We welcome the lifting of the moratorium on new mining
May 21, 2021 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
Jun 08, 2021 Lifting of open-pit mining ban up to DENR chief. 2021-06-08 By Karl R. Ocampo @KAROcampo_. It’s all up to Secretary Roy Cimatu of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to allow the resumption of open-pit mining in the country after a four-year ban. The Mines and Geosciences Bureau has forwarded to Cimatu for his
Apr 15, 2021 Miners group lauds lifting of 9-year ban on new mining deals. The Chamber of Mines of the Philippines, the umbrella organization of mining, mineral quarrying and processing companies in the country, of Thursday cheered the lifting of the nine-year ban on new mining projects. “A major roadblock to the huge potential of the Philippine mining
May 20, 2021 The head of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) in the Philippines on Thursday told Reuters he expected a four-year-old ban on open-pit mining to
May 20, 2021 Open-pit mining is a globally accepted method and one of safest, Moncano said. Lifting the ban will pave the way for several big-ticket projects to take off, such as the $5.9 billion Tampakan
Oct 16, 2020 Mining and oil stocks soar on lifting of exploration ban in West Philippine Sea. MANILA, Philippines — Mining and oil stocks roared on Friday, with
Jan 30, 2019 The Philippines is known for its rich reserves in copper, gold and nickel with about 9 million hectares out of the total land area of 30 million hectares identified as having high mineral potential. While the MICC is ready to propose the lifting of the open pit mining ban for as long as mining laws are strictly enforced, the Philippine
Apr 16, 2021 Groups dismayed at the lifting of mining ban. Caritas Philippines with the lead dioceses of the Eco-Convergence hubs in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao and the conveners of the CBCP National Laudato Si Program expressed dismay over the lifting of the nine-year mining moratorium by President Rodrigo Duterte. Executive Order 130 amended EO 79 issued
Jun 08, 2021 Philex Mining’s Silangan Project in Surigao del Norte, valued at $750 million, used to employ an open-pit method but changed its mode of extraction following the ban. Environmental advocates, however, oppose the lifting of the ban saying it will only hasten the environment’s destruction.
Sep 07, 2020 To aid recovery (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) It’s going to be a long shot, but some of the country’s biggest mining companies had sought President Rodrigo Duterte’s approval for certain policy changes in the mining sector, including the lifting of moratorium on new mining projects as well as the ban on open-pit mine stressing this should help the domestic economy recover faster.
Apr 15, 2021 Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, April 15) — The government can now enter into new mineral mining agreements as long as the deals comply with local laws, according to a
Jun 17, 2021 Open-pit mining is allowed under Philippine law, but Duterte has rejected previous recommendations to lift the ban. The Philippines is the world’s biggest supplier of nickel ore and also among the top producers of copper and gold.
Apr 15, 2021 Miners’ groups welcome lifting of ban on new mining projects. MANILA The Chamber of Mines in the Philippines (COMP) and the Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) have lauded the decision of President Rodrigo Duterte to lift the nine-year moratorium on new mining projects. “We welcome the lifting of the moratorium on new mining
Jun 08, 2021 Lifting of open-pit mining ban up to DENR chief. 2021-06-08 By Karl R. Ocampo @KAROcampo_. It’s all up to Secretary Roy Cimatu of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to allow the resumption of open-pit mining in the country after a four-year ban. The Mines and Geosciences Bureau has forwarded to Cimatu for his
Apr 27, 2021 Borongan bishop warns lifting mining ban to worsen environment crisis. Borongan Bishop Crispin Varquez on Tuesday warned that allowing more mining contracts in the Philippines would worsen the environmental crisis in the country. Varquez made the statement after President Rodrigo Duterte lifted the prohibition on allowing new mining agreements
Apr 15, 2021 Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, April 15) — The government can now enter into new mineral mining agreements as long as the deals comply with local laws, according to a
Apr 15, 2021 MANILA, Philippines — Local shares gained more ground yesterday, lifted by mining stocks which cheered the news that government is now allowing new mining projects after a
Apr 16, 2021 Groups dismayed at the lifting of mining ban. Caritas Philippines with the lead dioceses of the Eco-Convergence hubs in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao and the conveners of the CBCP National Laudato Si Program expressed dismay over the lifting of the nine-year mining moratorium by President Rodrigo Duterte. Executive Order 130 amended EO 79 issued
Sep 07, 2020 To aid recovery (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) It’s going to be a long shot, but some of the country’s biggest mining companies had sought President Rodrigo Duterte’s approval for certain policy changes in the mining sector, including the lifting of moratorium on new mining projects as well as the ban on open-pit mine stressing this should help the domestic economy recover faster.
Jan 30, 2019 The Philippines is known for its rich reserves in copper, gold and nickel with about 9 million hectares out of the total land area of 30 million hectares identified as having high mineral potential. While the MICC is ready to propose the lifting of the open pit mining ban for as long as mining laws are strictly enforced, the Philippine
Apr 26, 2021 The P2.065-per-share price is a five-year high for the stock, unmatched since then even as Alsons shares gained recently in the wake of the lifting of the moratorium on new mining permits.
Apr 22, 2021 Lifting mining moratorium ‘short-sighted,’ says South Cotabato bishop. KORONADAL CITY—The head of the Catholic Church in South Cotabato, where Southeast Asia’s largest known copper and
Apr 15, 2021 The mining sector lauded President Rodrigo Duterte’s latest move to issue Executive Order (EO) 130, lifting the moratorium on new mining projects under EO 79 of the Aquino Administration. In a statement, Chamber of Mines of the Philippines (COMP), an organization of some of the country’s largest mining operations, reiterated that EO 79 is
Apr 26, 2021 Last April 14, President Duterte signed Executive Order No. 130, lifting the moratorium on new mining agreements which former President Benigno Aquino III put in place in 2012. This development is
Oct 25, 2017 A plan to lift a ban on open-pit mining in the Philippines has drawn strong opposition from environmental activists, including the social action arm of the country's Catholic bishops. Father Edwin Gariguez, executive secretary of Caritas Philippines, said lifting the ban is a "backward step in government policy" to protect the environment.