The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) 7 has ordered the immediate suspension of the operations in Carmen Pit, the mine operation site of Carmen Copper Corporation (CCC) in Toledo City. This is after a landslide occurred at the open pit’s north wall at around 4:15 p.m. on Monday, December 21. Initial investigations revealed there was continue reading : CARMEN COPPER MINE IN-PIT LANDSLIDE INCIDENT
Stay alert vs landslides, floods – MGB7
As La Niña brings more rains in the country, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) 7 warns public officials and residents in Central Visayas of floods and rain-induced landslides in vulnerable areas in their provinces, towns, and cities. MGB 7 Director Armando Malicse urges local government unit (LGU) officials to initiate preparedness measures for potential continue reading : Stay alert vs landslides, floods – MGB7
MGB7 holds anti-illegal mining enforcement seminar for CCENRO
Personnel of the Cebu City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CCENRO) received an orientation on the different laws, rules, and regulations against illegal mining during a virtual seminar conducted by the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) 7 on October 6. The seminar, requested by CCENRO Chief Engr. Editha Peros, aims to enhance their personnel’s knowledge continue reading : MGB7 holds anti-illegal mining enforcement seminar for CCENRO