Preserving the earth thru logging, mining
“WHAT? That’s a crazy idea”, is the most common reaction to this idea. The common thinking being that, in fact, logging and... Read More
DENR to open more mining areas
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is set to declare more mineral reservation areas across the country in an effort... Read More
DENR, Cebu mining firm lead rehab of mining sites
CEBU CITY — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Central Visayas assured the public that the mining industry in Cebu... Read More
MICC completes review of 26 closed mining sites
MANILA, Philippines — Some suspension or closure orders imposed by former environment secretary Regina Lopez on select mining sites may be maintained,... Read More
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... Read More
MGB to deploy mining engineers and geologists to CENROs and PENROs
At least 19 mining engineers and geologists are set to the challenge of being at the forefront in addressing the issues of... Read More
Cimatu: Mines that violate laws will be fined, suspended, or closed
MANILA, Philippines – Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu on Tuesday, July 25, renewed his commitment to strictly enforce mining and environmental regulations following... Read More
MGB-7 to conduct separate investigation on alleged illegal quarry operation in Danao
A team from the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) – 7 will conduct an investigation on the incident at the quarry site... Read More
New mining head continues review of ex-DENR chief Lopez’s orders
by Louise Maureen Simeon/ Philstar MANILA, Philippines — The new chief of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau, the agency which regulates the... Read More