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MGB upbeat despite BHP pullout from RP

By Marianne V. Go | December 27, 2009 - 12:00am

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) does not consider the pullout of global mining giant BHP Billiton from the Philippine mining industry a total loss.

Business

British mining firm posts bond for Nueva Vizcaya gold project

By Marianne V. Go | August 26, 2009 - 12:00am

British mining firm Metals Exploration PLC’s local subsidiary FCF Minerals Corp. has posted a P175 million bond with the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) for the conversion of its exploration permit into...

Business

DENR releases P2.6 million for upland development program in Aklan

August 22, 2009 - 12:00am

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has released P2.6 million, out of an P8.8-million reforestation fund, for Aklan’s upland development program.

Business

DENR favors scrapping of checkpoints

By Marianne V. Go | August 14, 2009 - 12:00am

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is in favor of scrapping the notorious checkpoints on illegal logs which have become a source of corruption in the forestry industry.

Business

DENR seeks more forestry investments

By Marianne V. Go | August 13, 2009 - 12:00am

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is hoping to attract more investments in the forestry sector and is prepared to review and revise some of its outdated policies to facilitate and encourage...

Business

DENR chief orders review of permits issuance process

June 23, 2009 - 12:00am

Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Jose L. Atienza has ordered a review of the procedures and requirements for the issuance of permits and environmental compliance certificates (ECC).

Business

Atienza confident RP can hit $1-billion investments in mining

By Marianne V. Go | March 27, 2009 - 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines - Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Jose L. Atienza yesterday expressed optimism that the Philippines will be able to achieve its original investment target this year of $1 billion instead...

Business

Atienza acts to resolve Billiton row with partners

By Marianne V. Go | March 24, 2009 - 12:00am

Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Jose L. Atienza is set to make a final push to resolve the continuing dispute between Australian mining giant BHP Billiton Ltd. and Peter Tan’s Asiaticus Management...

Business

DENR, local government executives release 72 marine turtle hatchlings

By Benny G. Enriquez | March 22, 2009 - 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines - Environment and local officials of Glan, Cotabato released 72 marine turtle hatchlings in a coastal village last week.

Agriculture

DENR approves Intex Resources nickel project in Mindoro

By Marianne V. Go | March 20, 2009 - 12:00am

Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Jose L. Atienza has approved the application of Intex Resources Phils., for a mineral production sharing agreement for its project in Mindoro Occidental, Mines and Geosciences...

Business