70th Annual National Mine Safety and Environment Conference: Forging a Sustainable Future through Endurance and Innovation

The Philippine Mine Safety and Environment Association, in cooperation with the DENR-Mines and Geosciences Bureau, the Chamber of Mines of the Philippines, the Philippine Society of Mining Engineers, the minerals industry and other professional organizations, held the 70th Annual National Mine Safety and Environment Conference with the theme Endurance with Innovation for Sustainability on November 19 to 22, 2024 in Baguio City. The Opening Program and Mining Exhibit took place on November 20 at the CAP-John Hay Trade and Cultural Center.  It was followed by the Community Relations Conference which featured various presentations on the extensive social development efforts of the minerals industry on the same grounds. With the theme, Transforming Community Relations for a Sustainable Tomorrow, the said conference was graced by no less than Ambassador Harald Fries, Head of Mission of the Embassy of Sweden in Manila.  Moreover, the youth learning event called 9th Yaman Congress was held continue reading : 70th Annual National Mine Safety and Environment Conference: Forging a Sustainable Future through Endurance and Innovation

MGB conducts Training-Workshop on Mining Statistics and Information Dissemination for Effective Data Compilation, Management and Visualization

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau conducted the Training-Workshop on Mining Statistics and Information Dissemination for Effective Data Compilation, Management and Visualization on October 21 to 25, 2024 at Eurotel North Edsa in Quezon City. The activity commenced with the Welcome Remarks of DENR Assistant Secretary Michael V. Cabalda, Assistant Secretary for Mining Concerns and concurrent MGB OIC-Director and the Presentation of Objectives and Rationale by Engr. Romualdo D. Aguilos, Chief of Mineral Economics, Information and Publication Division of MGB Central Office. It was attended by Economists and Information Officers of the MGB Central Office and the Regional Offices. The training comprised plenaries, workshops and breakout sessions.  Mmes. Emalyn P. Pineda, Virginia M. Bathan and Jomy C. Llaneta of the Philippine Statistics Authority presented the Philippine Statistical Development Program 2023-2029 and Economy-Wide Material Flow Account.  Moreover, Atty. Dante Cambri of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas North Luzon Gold Buying Station presented the continue reading : MGB conducts Training-Workshop on Mining Statistics and Information Dissemination for Effective Data Compilation, Management and Visualization