The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII attended the first-ever Mining Caravan on April 6, 2022 in the Municipality of Claver, Province of Surigao del Norte. Primarily aimed at showcasing the contributions of the mining companies and mineral processing plant operating in Claver, the caravan marked the start of the mining season. Officials and Staff of the Local Government Unit of Claver, MGB Regional Office No. XIII, Adnama Mining Resources, Inc. (AMRI), Platinum Group Metals Corporation (PGMC), Taganito Mining Corporation (TMC) and Taganito HPAL Nickel Corporation (THPAL) were in attendance at the said activity. The caravan kicked off with a motorcade and a program wherein Engr. Corsino L. Odtojan, PGMC Vice President for Operations and Chamber of Mines of Caraga Region. Inc. President, gave the Opening Remarks; Municipal Mayor Georgia D. Gokiangkee delivered the Ceremonial Opening Message; and Engr. Francis Glenn N. Suante, Mine Safety, Environment and Social continue reading : MGB ROXIII attends first-ever Mining Caravan in Claver
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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