Stratbase ADR Institute President Victor Andres C. Manhit says that policies impeding the extraction of “green minerals” need to be eliminated in order to accelerate..
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The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) sees the Philippines as an important role in addressing the climate crisis and becoming a key player..
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources has ordered the shutdown of 21 mining firms after six months of industry – wide audit. The suspended..
Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC) has pledged to protect marine protected areas (MPA) surrounding its coal mines in Semirara Island. The company said it..
The country’s largest coal producer, Semirara Mining and Power Corp recorded a 54% increase in earnings in nine months ending September following higher coal production..
Mining firms in the country welcomed the Office of the Ombudsman’s decision to crack down on illegal mining operations. Environmental Ombudsman Gerard Mosquera said after..
Officials of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the mining companies have agreed to work hand-in-hand in assuring that mining will result for..
The Chamber of Mines of the Philippines (COMP) has questioned the audit of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on operational mines. COMP..
Environment Secretary Regina Lopez said there is still no decision on Semirara Mining and Power Corporation’s (SMPC) mining audit despite the company’s disclosure of positive..
The closure of the mining industry in the Philippines will affect the gross domestic product of the country, a National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) official..