The Philippines has one of the most stringent mining laws, rules and regulations that are being enforced to mitigate the impact on the environment and host communities, including progressive and final mine rehabilitation in order to restore the environment and determine alternative productive uses of the land.
THE CHAMBER OF MINES OF THE PHILIPPINES
is an association advancing the interest of mining, quarrying mineral processing companies for the efficient exploration, development and utilization of minerals in consonance with sound economic, environmental and social policies.
The association consists of members coming from exploration, mining, mineral processing and services industries including professional associations. The members are united by a shared commitment to the principles of economic growth, sustainable development and as government’s partners in development.
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Large-scale metallic mines take holistic approach to environmental protection
Mining is a highly regulated industry. Every step of every environmentally critical activity is arbitrated in order for a mining company to continuously enjoy the “social license to operate” – the acceptance of its business practices and operating procedures by communities, as well as by its...
Large-Scale Metallic Miners Take Lead in Ph’s Reforestation Efforts
Several large-scale metallic mining companies all over the country are ensuring that environmental conditions are sustained over the life of mine and beyond following The Mining Act of 1995. These companies – all members of the Chamber of Mines of the Philippines – are undertaking, among others,...
Ph large-scale mines fight to keep jobs amid pandemic
While millions of jobs were lost last year across most sectors following the lockdowns put in place to contain the Covid-19 pandemic, employment in the Philippine mining industry remains largely unaffected. This is due mainly to the resilience of the minerals development sector and the efforts of...
Life Before, During, and After Mining
Residents of host and neighboring communities of large-scale mining operations and exploration projects across the country are gradually experiencing improved quality of life or learning new livelihood skills, thanks to the Social Development and Management Programs (SDMPs) and Community...
The PH-EITI National Conference to launch the fourth Country Report was held at the Philippine International Convention Center last 18 April 2018, and was attended by nearly 400 delegates. Officers and members of the Chamber of Mines, led by Chair Gerard H. Brimo, attended the conference to represent the mining industry.
The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) is a global standard ensuring transparency of revenues from natural resources. It is a multi-stakeholder initiative led by the government, industry and civil society representatives. EITI provides a platform to systematically report on, review, and assess what is being paid by companies and received by governments through a system of bilateral disclosures.
The Chamber of Mines of the Philippines is a member of the Multi-Stakeholder Group (MSG) of the Philippines – Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (PH-EITI). The MSG leads the implementation of EITI in the country.
Mining Philippines
Mining Philippines is a 3 day event being held from 10th to 12th September 2019 at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila. This event showcases products like advancing the interest of mining, quarrying and mineral processing companies for the efficient exploration, development and utilization of minerals in consonance with sound economic, environmental and social policies etc. in the Minerals, Metals & Ores industry.
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