Rappler's latest stories on Philippines mining
Mining firms redirect P385M to COVID-19 response in host communities
The funds are from the Social Development and Management Program, which miners are required to come up with under the Philippine Mining Act
Environmental group urges gov't not to renew OceanaGold's contract
Kalikasan PNE national coordinator Leon Dulce says the government's decision on Oceanagold for contract renewal will serve as an 'acid test' of its stance on mining
[ANALYSIS] Time for Duterte to shut down this mining company
OceanaGold has not adhered to its commitments under its mining permit and various Philippine laws and regulations
Officials warned of landslide-prone areas in Naga, Cebu, as early as 2008
The September 20 landslide killed at least 65 people and injured 18 others. At least 21 people are still missing, while 1,716 families are still in evacuation centers.
Duterte to 'confront' Congress on need to 'close mining industry'
President Rodrigo Duterte's warning on mining comes after Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu suspended small-scale mining operations in the Cordillera Administrative Region
Lower GDP over Duterte's policies? 'So be it,' says Malacañang
Environmental policies that have slowed down economic growth, such as the Boracay closure and stricter rules for mining, are 'justified,' says Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque
Slow progress in Rapu-Rapu mine rehabilitation
Rapu-Rapu Mayor Ronald Galicia says local officials are 'clueless' on the activities in the mining site where two major mine spills happened 13 years ago
Mining firm files administrative, criminal complaints vs Palawan town mayor
'All cases filed by INC are SLAPP suits intended to harass me in my pursuit to protect the environment and enforce environmental laws,' says Brooke's Point Mayor Jean Feliciano in response to the complaints filed by Ipilan Nickel Corporation
Fishermen in Rapu-Rapu face bleak future due to mining woes
Fishermen of Rapu-Rapu town in Albay have to sail past municipal waters just to catch fish
Duterte eyes open-pit mining ban until 2019
The current open-pit mining ban could be extended, or a new one declared in 2019. President Rodrigo Duterte also calls on mining companies to reforest areas cleared for mining.
Mining firms supplying communists with bombs to lose license – Duterte
President Duterte also orders that personnel of the military or police found violating rules on explosives 'face automatic expulsion'
CA denies plea of residents of Zambales to ban mining operations
'A perusal of the motion for reconsideration reveals no new and meritorious arguments and yields mere rehashed arguments,' the appellate court says in its latest ruling
LOOK: Protesters camped outside DENR light up a Christmas tree
The tree symbolizes the hope of residents of Sta Cruz, Zambales, and Manicani, Eastern Samar, that open-pit mining activities in those areas will soon end
Mining stocks fall as Senate approves nearly 3,000% coal tax hike
Isidro Consunji, chairman of Semirara Mining and Power Corporation, says it would be 'discriminatory' if coal is singled out
Duterte rejects MICC proposal to lift open-pit mining ban
'Ayaw ko because it is destroying the soil and walang corrective measures kaagad,' says President Rodrigo Duterte on open-pit mining
Duterte to mining firms: Face closure if you pay NPA tax
The New People's Army, says President Rodrigo Duterte, will not 'thrive' if it were not for the 'financial support' of mining companies
DENR chief favors mining excise tax hike
'Absolutely yes, kailangan,' says Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu about a proposal to increase excise tax on mining products
Duterte backs open-pit mining ban but wants 'elbow room' for miners
The President instructs DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu to still consider the eventual closure of open pit mining operations
IN PHOTOS: Duterte meets miners in Malacañang
Face to face with mining company executives the President tells them to pay for the environmental damage caused by mining operations
Duterte to consult miners, Gina Lopez to 'rearrange' mining
Good mining means no people are really in pain That should be the equation says President Rodrigo Duterte during a Davao City investment forum
Aklan towns vulnerable to flooding, landslides identified
The identification of towns highly vulnerable to flooding and landslides is based on geohazard mapping and assessment
Duterte wants miners to pay for damage to farms, fishponds
President Rodrigo Duterte says the mining impasse is one problem he needs to solve after the Marawi crisis is over
CA junks environment protection plea vs Zambales mining firms
The Court of Appeals says a closure order issued by the environment department against the mining firms makes the petition moot and academic
WATCH: First-hand look at Nickel Asia’s open pit mining in Palawan
What exactly constitutes responsible mining ?
Rappler Talk: Nickel Asia Corp and responsible mining in Palawan
Nickel Asia s vice president for corporate communications Jose Bayani Baylon explains their operations in the province of Palawan
DMCI Holdings still upbeat on 2017 despite mining uncertainty
The conglomerate s mining unit is cautiously optimistic as a new chief takes over the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Ex-AFP chief Cimatu is new environment secretary
UPDATED Roy Cimatu is a former Armed Forces of the Philippines chief and special envoy to the Middle East
The rejection of Gina Lopez is a rejection of change
Her rejection as Department of Environment Natural Resources Secretary shows how destructive industries continue to hold Philippine lawmakers by their necks
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Mining stocks surge as Gina Lopez loses DENR post
For some miners it is business as usual But for the mining chamber the next step is to seek a reversal of all the negative orders that Lopez issued
CA rejects Gina Lopez as environment secretary
The decision comes after 3 confirmation hearings on the staunch environmental advocate s ad interim appointment
Gina Lopez faces 4th graft complaint as she awaits confirmation
Citinickel Mines and Development Corporation accuses the environment secretary of usurping Congress powers when she required mines to pay P2 million per hectare of disturbed land
Lopez to CA: Put rights of Filipinos in your 'heart and soul'
Environment Secretary Gina Lopez urges the powerful Commission on Appointments to prioritize the welfare of Filipinos when it decides on her fate on May 3
Mining Act 'not enough' basis for DENR order on mine stockpile – Sato
From my point of view the fact that we have to take care of farmers was enough reason for me Environment Secretary Gina Lopez tells the Commission on Appointments
Philex Mining suspends Silangan mine project
This comes after Environment Secretary Gina Lopez banned the open pit method of mining for copper gold silver and complex ores in the Philippines
DENR bans 'prospective' open-pit mines
4th UPDATE I m doing it now because I have no idea what s going to happen on Tuesday says Environment Secretary Gina Lopez referring to her upcoming confirmation hearing
Medialdea: Order vs Lopez meant to prevent environment damage
Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea responds to Environment Secretary Gina Lopez s concerns that his decisions on mining orders go against the very spirit of the Duterte administration
Lopez hits Medialdea for 'counteracting' order on mine stockpile
He s going against the very spirit of the Duterte administration which is to help the poor So I m not really happy about this at all says Environment Secretary Gina Lopez of the actions of the senior Palace official
DENR closure orders 'starting point' of MICC review
Environment Undersecretary for Legal Affairs Maria Paz Luna clarifies that the Mining Industry Coordinating Council s review is never a review of DENR s decisions
Mining firms say dispute with DENR could cost $16B
The Chamber of Mines warns of the cost of arbitration with foreign firms
Dominguez: There was 'failure' of due process in mining audit
Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III explains the Mining Industry Coordinating Council review to members of the Commission on Appointments
Duterte eyes total mining ban, backs embattled Lopez
UPDATED President Rodrigo Duterte links mining companies to the alleged destabilization plot against him
Mining magnate Zamora to Lopez: I've never 'killed a mountain'
UPDATED Mountains I have climbed and time I have killed – but not even in my wildest imagination have I ever killed a mountain Not guilty says businessman Manuel Zamora in response to Environment Secretary Gina Lopez
MICC review 'usurpation of DENR mandate' – Lopez
Environment Secretary Gina Lopez questions the P50 million MICC review of her order to close and suspend mining operations saying this is a function it is not mandated to do
CA quizzes Lopez on definition of watersheds
They re not all proclaimed watersheds I will agree but a watershed is a watershed is a watershed Environment Secretary Gina Lopez says about the cancellation of 75 mineral production sharing agreements in watersheds
Duterte pleads to CA: Allow Gina Lopez to present her case
The day before Gina Lopez faces the Commission on Appointments President Rodrigo Duterte hopes for a happy compromise between the Cabinet official and her detractors
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Review of DENR mining closures finished in 3 months – Dominguez
The Finance Secretary says the review is necessary to ensure DENR Secretary Gina Lopez stands on firm ground when she orders a stop to mining operations
Lopez urges CA: 'Make decisions based on common good'
I feel that whoever is in the Commission on Appointments must have no vested business interests because the rhyme and reason for appointment should be public service says Environment Secretary Gina Lopez
DENR exec on mining audit: Not true there was no due process
The mere fact that mining companies replied to the DENR s audit findings means that they acknowledge due process was being observed says Environment Undersecretary for Legal Affairs Maria Paz Luna
