Mines and Geosciences Bureau
Phl may stop exports of unprocessed minerals
9 March, 2017 at 13:00
The Philippines is likely to lose its tag as the world’s top nickel ore exporter as the government may halt the export of unprocessed minerals as part of efforts to revive the country’s iron and steel industry, an official from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said yesterday.
Challenging times ahead for PH mining companies
4 November, 2016 at 12:06
Prospects for mining over the next several years have been described as “challenging” by no less than the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) itself.
Policy recommendations eyed for new mining projects
30 September, 2016 at 17:00
Policy recommendations that will pave the way for new mining projects will be out by year-end, something that may offset the potential shortfall in the country’s nickel production resulting from the government’s crackdown on existing operations.
MGB to review Aquino EO on mining...
30 August, 2016 at 14:00
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) is set to review the executive order on mining agreements issued by the past administration, as stakeholders consider this an investment dampener for the country.
PHL will not see new mining projects...
12 July, 2016 at 15:30
Aside from auditing the operations of existing mining sites, the new chief of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has also ordered a moratorium on the approval of new mining projects.
PH miners issue ‘wish list’
26 November, 2015 at 09:01
THE CHAMBER of Mines of the Philippines has drawn up an industry wish list which the group hopes would guide the next administration in crafting economic policy.
‘Interventions’ sought for mining
20 October, 2015 at 16:00
EXECUTIVE officials overseeing the country’s mining sector will meet later this week to identify more ways to buoy the industry amid a standing moratorium on new permits, an official of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) said last week.
DENR has no power to issue special...
11 October, 2011 at 14:23
MANILA, Philippines – The secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has no authority to grant special mining
