Miners voice concern over regulatory climate
If there’s a possible downfall in the future, the mining industry would be at the losing end because metal prices are so volatile. A competitive tax regime…
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Apex rejoins COMP, PMSEA
The company said that instead of blaming small mining firms, the organization should boost policies on mining operations.
Mining sector eyes stronger ties with communities
Members of the Philippine Mine Safety and Environment Association (PMSEA) have embarked on a new initiative that will foster ties between mining companies and…
Magalong bans small scale mining
There are around 300,000 to 500,000 small-scale miners in the city. #smallscalemining #BenjaminMagalong
Philex begins initial works for Silangan Mine
Pangilinan-led Philex Mining Corp., the country’s largest gold producer, on Thursday confirmed the $2-billion Silangan Mine project started the pre-full…
Australia threatens crackdown vs. climate protesters
Climate demonstrations turned violent this week when dozens of protestors were arrested in clashes with police outside an international mining conference in…
Further transparency on firms eyed
There is greater emphasis for companies in the mining and oil sector to disclose in full their beneficial owners to regulators, the Department of Finance (DoF)…
Excise tax-funded wealth fund a good idea
The wealth tax is on top of another proposal increasing the excise tax on the gross revenues of mining companies from 4 percent to 5 percent.
Energy production gets boost
Efforts are needed to make scientific coal exploration plans and promote green coal mining.
DENR lifts DMCI Mining unit’s suspension
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has ordered to lift the suspension of DMCI Mining’s unit Zambales Diversified Metals Corp. (ZDMC)…
A matter of preservation
Sad thing is continued poverty contributes to the unwitting abuse of the environment, with illegal logging and mining said to be still among the toughest…
DoE starts Semirara mining probe
The Department of Energy (DoE) on Tuesday formally started investigating the May 2018 mudslide incident at Semirara Mining and Power Corp.’s (SMPC) facility in…
DOE looks into Semirara mudslide incident
Semirara Mining and Power Corporation is the largest coal producer in the Philippines and the only power producer in the country that owns and mines its own…
India shares jump after corporate tax cut
The government has also easing restrictions on foreign investment in four key sectors, including coal mining, in an effort to attract more capital from abroad.…
Phl-Japan pact seen boosting local mining
The Philippines, through the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), has signed a three-year cooperation agreement with Japan’s Ministry of…
DENR sets rules for small-scale miners
Thousands of small-scale mining operations have not been compliant with environmental regulations.
Mining companies must shape up – DENR
You can expect new administrative guidelines from DENR to operationalize these reforms. The mining industry is in deep need of radical change.
Need for a clear policy
“The confusion created by the mayor’s actions is clearly the result of a lack of definitive policy in regard to mining.
4 mining firms face closure
Four mining firms are facing possible closure after failing an audit for compliance by a state regulator, Wilfredo Moncano, head of the Mines and Geosciences…
Mining ban lift buoys market
Aerial survey of nickel mining firm in Claver, Surigao del Norte. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO The lifting of the two-year ban on mining exploration permits by the…