mining
Philippine, China firms discuss South China Sea...
9 May, 2012 at 18:17
May 8 (Reuters) – The Philippines’ Philex Petroleum Corp said on Tuesday it has discussed a possible partnership with Chinese offshore
New mining policy to be issued piecemeal
2 April, 2012 at 16:57
SINGAPORE – The government may release a series of policies for the regulation of the mining industry instead of just one executive order (EO)
Mining statement drafted
2 April, 2012 at 16:36
A POLICY STATEMENT on mining is now up for presidential approval, a Cabinet official yesterday said, with the latest draft still firm on raising
Proposal on mining policy ‘nearly finished’
21 March, 2012 at 12:51
THE CABINET is nearly finished with its proposal on the new mining policies, particularly on the government’s “fair share” of mining
Mining Policy Mulls Incentive Rules
20 March, 2012 at 15:00
MANILA, Philippines – The proposed mining policy being crafted by the government aims to set up in one year incentives and rules for higher
Mining is not an advocacy, it is...
16 March, 2012 at 13:26
This is a re-posted opinion piece. A lot of the misunderstanding about mining comes from a distorted view that it is an advocacy. Because of this
Davao dads move to declare mining-free zone
16 December, 2011 at 18:14
DAVAO CITY — Lawmakers have initiated moves to declare Davao City as mining-free zone after passing a resolution on the same day it approved
Externalities 101
2 December, 2011 at 18:48
This is a re-posted opinion piece. We economists are often faulted for having a language all our own, usually unintelligible to common mortals. (To
Mercury pollution in Chico River probed
1 December, 2011 at 18:40
Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala on Sunday questioned farmers and Cordillera officials at a forum here about a government report that says
Landmark decision
29 November, 2011 at 11:12
This is a re-posted opinion piece. For the farmers of Hacienda Luisita, the wait for justice was long. The Supreme Court decision was sweet
Legislator says mining taxes unlikely to be...
28 November, 2011 at 14:44
PROPOSALS to hike taxes on mining will be discussed by the House of Representatives but are unlikely to prosper during the current session, a
Miners claim taxes taking much of income
28 November, 2011 at 14:36
A HEAVY tax burden is limiting the mining sector’s contribution to the economy, an industry organization claimed last week amid government
P-Noy urged to issue clear policy on...
24 November, 2011 at 18:31
MANILA, Philippines – President Aquino must incorporate a categorical position on open pit and small-scale mining in the soon to be
Robredo agrees on direct payment by mining...
24 November, 2011 at 12:00
DAVAO CITY—Interior Secretary Jesse Robredo said he agreed with the proposal of the Chamber of Mines to pay excise tax directly to the host
