11
Jun
Mining companies prepare to comply with new DENR order
As compliance to this certain new mining order will entail major changes in their operations, mining companies are now doing preparatory works to comply with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ (DENR) soon-to-be-released Department Administrative Order (DAO) — which, in essence, will limit the area where they can operate. Environment Undersecretary Analiza R. Teh... Read More
25
May
50 Carmen Copper scholars finish techvoc courses
ANOTHER batch of 50 technical vocational skills training program scholars graduated last May 4, earning them their NC (national certificate) II for shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) or electrical installation and maintenance (EIM). They are the third batch of scholars under the Carmen Copper-Technical Education Skills Development Authority (Tesda) skills training program. It is a... Read More
04
May
Call for papers for mining symposium
The Mining Engineers’ Symposium organized by the Philippine Society of Mining Engineers (PSEM) is now accepting abstracts for evaluation and possible acceptance. The symposium brings together experts and resource persons to stimulate meaningful discussions of best industry practices, technological advancement, professional upgrade and government policies for sustainable development. It provides the important stage for active... Read More
02
May
CIMATU WANTS ALL MINING COMPANIES EITI COMPLIANT, INCLUDING SMALL-SCALE MINERS
Secretary Roy A. Cimatu of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has vowed to ensure that all mining companies, including small-scale miners, will take part in the Philippine Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (PH-EITI) in order to improve transparency and accountability in the mining sector. “We will ensure strict compliance with our regulation on... Read More
30
Apr
7 firms in Cebu told to stop quarrying
THE Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) 7 has called the attention of seven firms developing sites in Cebu Province for what the MGB described as illegal quarries. Loreto Alburo, MGB 7 director, told reporters that the bureau already ordered these quarrying operations to stop earlier this month. Alburo declined to identify the seven firms as... Read More
30
Apr
30
Apr