The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII took part in the 31st Mindanao Business Conference which commenced on August 31 and culminated on September 2, 2022 at the Northeastern Mindanao University Stadium in Tandag City, Surigao del Sur. The theme of this year’s conference is ONE MINDANAO: BIGGER. BETTER. BOLDER. Spearheaded by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in partnership with the Tandag Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc., City Government of Tandag and the Provincial Government of Surigao del Sur, the conference aimed to discuss the development of the immense potential and vast resources of Mindanao among business leaders, industry movers, policy experts, enterprising game changers and various stakeholders. At the conference, MGB Caraga Regional Director Larry M. Heradez imparted a video message and presentation entitled Crafting a Balanced, Sustainable and Equitable Mineral Development Policy. In his message, RD Heradez expressed his hope that the event continue reading : MGB ROXIII takes part in 31st Mindanao Business Conference
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As of June 30, 2022, the issuance of Ore Transport Permit (OTP) and Mineral Ore Export Permit (MOEP) posted a 21.92% and 26.69% decline or equivalent to 235 and 195 released permits, from last year’s 301 and 266, respectively. The decrease in number of OTP/MOEP issuance of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII for the first semester of CY 2022 was affected when the mining companies lowered their monthly target of OTP/MOEP application due to unfavorable weather condition and lethargic market, particularly manifested by export of nickel ore per shipment-related documents received by this Office. OTP and MOEP issuance dropped down for the first quarter of CY 2022 despite the high metal price during the period. The highest noted decline was in the month of March when issued OTP and MOEP accounted for only 28 and 21, respectively, compared to 56 OTPs and 50 MOEPs for CY continue reading : MGB ROXIII records decrease in issued OTP and MOEP for the 1st semester of CY 2022