More policy changes in mining seen

The coronavirus-induced recession failed to dampen metal prices, and with President Duterte’s latest order to lift the ban on new mining permits, more companies are raring to cash in.But the President’s Executive Order (EO) 130, which lifted the nine-year moratorium on new mining agreements, is just a prelude to more policy changes in the mining sector.





Lifting of ban on new projects one less hurdle to mining revival

The local mining industry has one less roadblock on its way to revival after President Duterte lifted a nine-year moratorium on new mineral agreements between the government and the private sector. Duterte signed Wednesday Executive Order (EO) 130 lifting a moratorium on new mineral agreements imposed in 2012, reopening the door to fresh mining investments […]