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Read moreDENR SECRETARY MEETS WITH THE CHAMBER OF MINES
“I AM NOT ANTI-MINING!” These words were uttered by DENR Secretary Ramon JP Paje, Jr. during the membership meeting of the Chamber of Mines where he was guest speaker. This, after his pronouncement that he is amenable to the review of the Philippine Mining Act of 1995. He explained that he cannot prevent Congress or other sectors in initiating the review as he believes this will consolidate efforts in the Chamber and sustain the improvement of the law. But he said he admits that the Mining Act is “one of the best mining laws in the world”
The Secretary said that he has to balance the concerns of mines, biodiversity and protected areas, lands, forests and other natural resources including the protection of the environment. “No government can go against mining” restating his support for responsible mining. He reiterated the President’s policy to make the Philippines a “predictable and consistent place for investment”, where contracts are honoured and due protection to investors are given.
Secretary Paje discussed the actions he would take with respect to the Environment Code of South Cotabato banning open pit mining and other provincial resolutions on mining moratorium saying that he will issue a Memorandum Order/Circular to all the DENR Offices to follow the Mining Law and the mandate of the DENR in exercising full control and supervision over resource utilization through the establishment of guidelines and regulations. He added that there is a need to clarify the roles and responsibilities of the national and local governments with respect to natural resource development and environmental protection.
Other important issues discussed during the meeting were: the review of the 2,800 tenement applications pending before MGB, and reducing the transaction costs for permit application process.
The Secretary said that he has to balance the concerns of mines, biodiversity and protected areas, lands, forests and other natural resources including the protection of the environment. “No government can go against mining” restating his support for responsible mining. He reiterated the President’s policy to make the Philippines a “predictable and consistent place for investment”, where contracts are honoured and due protection to investors are given.
Secretary Paje discussed the actions he would take with respect to the Environment Code of South Cotabato banning open pit mining and other provincial resolutions on mining moratorium saying that he will issue a Memorandum Order/Circular to all the DENR Offices to follow the Mining Law and the mandate of the DENR in exercising full control and supervision over resource utilization through the establishment of guidelines and regulations. He added that there is a need to clarify the roles and responsibilities of the national and local governments with respect to natural resource development and environmental protection.
Other important issues discussed during the meeting were: the review of the 2,800 tenement applications pending before MGB, and reducing the transaction costs for permit application process.
A Guidebook on Corporate Social Responsibility for the Philippine Mining Industry
July 22, 2010
Dusit Thani Manila
Ayala Center, Makati City
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MINING INVESTMENT FORUM SLATED IN SHANGHAI
A high level Philippine mining delegation will be in Shanghai on July 29, 2010 during the one-day Mining Investment Forum that will be held at the Hua Ting Hotel & Towers. The event concludes the Mining Month of July at the Shanghai World Expo that includes photo exhibits of mining operations mounted in bambo centerpiece design made inside the Philippine Pavilion and a continuous showing of a audio visual presentation highlighting the operations of participating companies.
Hon. Maria Rowena Mendoza-Salazar, Philippine Consul General in Shanghai will lead the delegation with a welcome message. BOI Managing Head Elmer Hernandez will present the investment environment in the country, highlighting the incentives given to mining projects and the government efforts at revitalizing the industry. The mining sector is among the six “sunrise” industries being promoted by the government in view of its potentials to sustain the economic growth of the country.
Chamber of Mines President Benjamin Philip Romualdez will discuss the country’s mineral resources and how these resources can be tapped and transformed into wealth highlighting large investments already made by global mining companies. It should be noted that Xstrata, Zijin, Freeport McMoran, CVRD, BHP Billiton and other large foreign investors are already in several projects and a continuing interest has been expressed by other investors in Europe and other developed Asian countries. Mr. Romualdez will likewise provide prospective investors a walk through on how to invest in mining projects in the country.
Other speakers will draw attention to their respective mining projects in their desire to negotiate with prospective joint venture partners from China. These includes the Carmen Copper Project of Atlas Consolidated Mining and Development Corporation, the Balatoc Tailings Project and Sta Cruz Nickel Project of Benguet Corporation, Nickel Asia’s various nickel mining and processing projects, Philex Mining’s gold and copper operations and exploration activities, Sagittarius Mine’s Tampakan Copper Project in Cotabato province and TVI’s gold and copper project in Zamboanga Peninsula in Mindanao.
Business matching sessions and meetings will be undertaken in the afternoon where participants from both countries can network and where prospective Chinese investors can initially make known their interest to look at the projects presented.
Chamber of Mines President Benjamin Philip Romualdez will discuss the country’s mineral resources and how these resources can be tapped and transformed into wealth highlighting large investments already made by global mining companies. It should be noted that Xstrata, Zijin, Freeport McMoran, CVRD, BHP Billiton and other large foreign investors are already in several projects and a continuing interest has been expressed by other investors in Europe and other developed Asian countries. Mr. Romualdez will likewise provide prospective investors a walk through on how to invest in mining projects in the country.
Other speakers will draw attention to their respective mining projects in their desire to negotiate with prospective joint venture partners from China. These includes the Carmen Copper Project of Atlas Consolidated Mining and Development Corporation, the Balatoc Tailings Project and Sta Cruz Nickel Project of Benguet Corporation, Nickel Asia’s various nickel mining and processing projects, Philex Mining’s gold and copper operations and exploration activities, Sagittarius Mine’s Tampakan Copper Project in Cotabato province and TVI’s gold and copper project in Zamboanga Peninsula in Mindanao.
Business matching sessions and meetings will be undertaken in the afternoon where participants from both countries can network and where prospective Chinese investors can initially make known their interest to look at the projects presented.
