PMRB-PDI facilitates signing of Small-Scale Mining Contract of Tubajon Small Miners Association Incorporated

The Provincial Mining Regulatory Board (PMRB) of the Province of Dinagat Islands (PDI) has facilitated the signing of the Small-Scale Mining Contract (SSMC) of Tubajon Small Miners Association Incorporated (TSMAI) on March 21, 2022 at the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII in Surigao City. Present during the signing of the SSMC are MGB Caraga Regional Director and Chairman of the PMRB of PDI, Engr. Larry M. Heradez; President of TSMAI, Mr. Rico M. Vargas; Vice Mayor of the Municipality of Tubajon, Mr. Romeo Constantino L. Vargas and a number of MGB Caraga technical personnel. Covering a total of twenty (20) hectares, the contract area of TSMAI is situated within the 1,175.9829-hectare Declared Minahang Bayan in the Municipality of Tubajon, through Resolution No. 09-1109 of the Office of Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Dinagat Islands dated August 18, 2009. TSMAI is the very first small-scale mining contract awardee in the continue reading : PMRB-PDI facilitates signing of Small-Scale Mining Contract of Tubajon Small Miners Association Incorporated

MGB ROXIII supports Philippine Mining Virtual Summit

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII supported the Philippine Mining Virtual Summit which was held on March 16 to 17, 2022 via Zoom Platform and Facebook Live. Attended by top executives, government authorities, policy makers, associations, investors, consultants, heavy equipment suppliers and leading industry solutions provider, the summit was organized by Mykar Events, in partnership with Philippine Resources Journal.  It served as an avenue of discussions about industry and policy updates, trends, opportunities and latest technology solutions needed for upcoming and future projects of the Philippine minerals industry.  The summit formally started with the Welcome Remarks of Department of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Jim O. Sampulna which laid emphasis on the vital role of mining as one of the key catalysts for national economic recovery and its significant contributions.  It was then followed by the Keynote Speech of MGB Director Atty. Wilfredo G. Moncano which centered continue reading : MGB ROXIII supports Philippine Mining Virtual Summit

MGB ROXIII welcomes issuance of Revised IRR of People’s Small-Scale Mining Act of 1991

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) Regional Office (RO) No. XIII welcomed the issuance of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources Administrative Order (DAO) No. 2022-03 dated March 14, 2022 in re: “Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Republic Act (RA) No. 7076, otherwise known as the People’s Small-Scale Mining Act of 1991” which effectively repeals DAO No. 2015-03, the previously revised IRR of RA No. 7076. Aiming towards a more effective and expeditious implementation of the People’s Small-Scale Mining Act, DAO No. 2022-03 provides for a more detailed and organized procedural guidelines on the registration and licensing of small-scale miners, as well as the declaration of Minahang Bayan, establishment of Mineral Processing Zones and application for Small-Scale Mining Contracts and Mineral Processing License. DAO No. 2022-03 also promotes responsible small-scale mining and enforces accountability to various issues and concerns tagged with the said industry, particularly pertaining continue reading : MGB ROXIII welcomes issuance of Revised IRR of People’s Small-Scale Mining Act of 1991

MGB ROXIII, CREDO Caraga, Inc. and CMCRI conduct Media Forum

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII, in cooperation with the Chamber of Mines of Caraga Region Incorporated (CMCRI) and the Community Relations, Education & Development Officers Organization Caraga, Inc. (CREDO Caraga, Inc.), conducted a Media Forum on March 8, 2022 at the Philippine Gateway Hotel in Surigao City.  The Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Caraga Regional Office and Surigao City media practitioners participated in the activity. Resident Mine Managers, key personnel from Caraga mining companies and various mining stakeholders were in attendance as well. At the forum, MGB Caraga Regional Director Larry M. Heradez delivered the Welcome Remarks. “The collaborative efforts of the Caraga minerals industry, mining firms from other regions and the Mines and Geosciences Bureau affirm their support to the welfare of affected communities in the Provinces of Surigao del Norte and Dinagat Islands … Strengthened by a strong faith in God and a renewed sense continue reading : MGB ROXIII, CREDO Caraga, Inc. and CMCRI conduct Media Forum

MGB ROXIII takes part in 2022 Virtual Geoscience Workshop

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII took part in the 2022 Virtual Geoscience Workshop from February 7 to 11, 2022 via Microsoft Teams.  With the theme Moving Towards Efficient and Strategic Implementation of MGB Geoscience Programs, the workshop was attended by Geologists and GIS Specialists of the Geosciences Division of MGB Central Office and Regional Offices.  Considering the unstable internet connection in Surigao City in the aftermath of Super Typhoon Odette, the MGB Regional Office No. XIII participants attended the workshop at the Butuan Grand Palace Hotel in Butuan City. The Opening Remarks given by the Chief of Lands Geological Survey Division, Ms. Liza Socorro J. Manzano, and the Keynote Speech delivered by the MGB Director, Atty. Wilfredo G. Moncano,  formally started the workshop. It was then followed by the presentation of the house rules and workshop mechanics by the Geoscience Workshop Steering Committee (GWSC). Moreover, the continue reading : MGB ROXIII takes part in 2022 Virtual Geoscience Workshop

MGB Virtual Stakeholders’ Forum elevates mission of responsible mining

The #MineResponsibility campaign of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau carried on with the Virtual Stakeholders’ Forum on February 10 to 11, 2022 via Zoom Platform. With the theme Know Mine, Know Life: Elevating the Mission of Responsible Mining, the two-day forum was organized by the Mineral Economics, Information, and Publication Division of the MGB Central Office.  Almost 1,000 partners and stakeholders from the minerals industry, national and local government units, academe, media and civil society organizations from NCR, Calabarzon, and Mimaropa took part in the forum wherein the most recent mining policies and developments were discussed and the nine awardees of the 2021 Presidential Mineral Industry Environmental Awardees (PMIEA) were presented. Day One of the forum started with an Opening Remarks from MGB Director Atty. Wilfredo G. Moncano and a Welcome Message from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources Undersecretary for Attached Agencies, Mining and Muslim Affairs Jim O. continue reading : MGB Virtual Stakeholders’ Forum elevates mission of responsible mining

MGB ROXIII holds Media Forum on Mining Concerns

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII held the Media Forum on Mining Concerns on February 3, 2022 at the Butuan Grand Palace Hotel in Butuan City. The forum is an initiative of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and is conducted in regions with priority mining projects.  Caraga is the fourth region to conduct the said activity.  On the same note, the forum featured recent MGB policies and projects of the minerals industry. The significant contributions of the minerals industry as a major economic driver and recovery option amidst the pandemic were underscored.  The forum started with a very engaging Welcome Remarks by DENR Caraga Assistant Regional Director for Technical Services, For. Maritess M. Ocampo.  It was followed by Inspirational Messages delivered by MGB Director Atty. Wilfredo G. Moncano and DENR Undersecretary for Attached Agencies, Mining and Muslim Affairs Jim O. Sampulna. At the forum, the continue reading : MGB ROXIII holds Media Forum on Mining Concerns

Mining firms and MGB come together to assist victims of Super Typhoon Odette

Mining firms within and outside Caraga Region and the Mines and Geosciences Bureau came together to give relief assistance to victims of Super Typhoon Odette in the Provinces of Surigao del Norte and Dinagat Islands. Scores of affected communities have reaped benefits from the relief efforts and other means of support of the Caraga mining firms and other mining firms from other regions. The much-needed assistance came in the forms of financial aid, food supplies (rice, assorted canned goods and grocery items) and packs, mineral/purified water, mosquito nets, waterproof canvas (trapal) and construction materials (GI sheets and other supplies).  Mining firms have also provided lorries to ration water for domestic use to barangays and even diesel fuel for generator sets. At the same time, mining firms have provided the necessary manpower, equipment and utility vehicles to carry out rescue as well as clearing operations to remove materials obstructing the roads continue reading : Mining firms and MGB come together to assist victims of Super Typhoon Odette

Caraga Metallic Mineral Sales for CY 2021: Significant contributor to national economic development

The Caraga mining industry has significantly contributed to the country’s economic development as well as the foreign-exchange earnings through the mineral exports. As the mining season for the majority of nickel/iron mines in the region ends on the 4th quarter of every year considering the climatic condition of the region, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII would like to present the partial and unreconciled Metallic Mineral Resources Data on Sales of the seventeen (17) Nickel mines, one (1) Gold with Silver mines, and one (1) processing plant. The following shows the details of the Metallic Mineral Resources Data on Sales of the operating/producing mines covering the period of CY 2021: Mineral Commodity No. of Shipments Actual Volume Gross Sales Value (in PhP) Nickeliferous Ore 640 35,933,190.94 WMT PhP52,746,374,264.95 Gold Doré 20 1,961.61 kg PhP5,883,814,994.51 Silver Doré 20 1,900.15 kg PhP81,225,948.26 Nickel/Cobalt Mixed Sulfides 10 48,174.59 WMT PhP19,806,829,580.11 continue reading : Caraga Metallic Mineral Sales for CY 2021: Significant contributor to national economic development

MGBEA Region XIII Chapter holds Webinar on Instilling Accountability and Integrity in Civil Servants

In celebration of the 2021 Mining Month and the 123rd Mines and Geosciences Bureau Founding Anniversary, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Employees Association Region XIII Chapter held the Webinar on Instilling Accountability and Integrity in Civil Servants on November 26, 2021 at the MGB Regional Office No. XIII Training Center. In adherence to the theme of this year’s MGB Founding Anniversary which is Responsableng Pagmimina, Tungkulin Ko, Gobyerno at Industriya, the webinar aimed to remind MGB Regional Office No. XIII employees that civil servants and public officials are expected to preserve the public’s trust and confidence in government by demonstrating the highest standards of professional competence, efficiency and effectiveness; upholding the Constitution and the laws; and seeking the advancement of the public good at all times.   To do so, the need to have a set of moral values that will serve as motivations that spur one to perform and excel continue reading : MGBEA Region XIII Chapter holds Webinar on Instilling Accountability and Integrity in Civil Servants