MANILA, Philippines — ATN Holdings (ATN), the operator of one of the country’s largest rock extraction sites, is set to fully resume operations following the government’s reinstatement of its mineral processing permit.
ATN Holdings chairman and CEO Arsenio Ng said the company has received a letter from the Mines and Geosciences Bureau – Regional Office No. IV, stating that quarrying operations in Rizal province were not the “proximate cause” of the flooding incident in Marikina City on Nov. 12, 2020.
With the resumption of operations, Ng said ATN could now move forward with plans to participate in the government’s Build Build Build infrastructure program.
In participating in the government’s infrastructure program, ATN will supply rock aggregates to be used as construction materials.
Supply will be processed in ATN’s 254-hectare property in Rodriguez, Rizal featuring a state-of-the art rock crushing plant with a capacity of 500 tons per hour. ATN has been deemed compliant after due validation, he said.
“As a responsible operator, we are cognizant of the importance of safeguarding our natural environment and ensuring the welfare of host communities. From our end, we will continuously invest in enhancing our operations through the use of modern sustainable technology, proper waste treatment facilities in accordance with best industry practices,” Ng added.