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In order to avoid the mistakes of the past, the DENR has drawn up a Mineral Action Plan (MAP) that sets guidelines for the rehabilitation or redevelopment of viable projects with appropriate incentives and accountabilities.


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Rapu-Rapu mine adopts measures to protect environment

By Marianne V. Go | June 3, 2009 - 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines - The new management of the Rapu-Rapu polymetallic project in Albay said yesterday that it is putting in place measures to protect the people and the environment.

Business

Mining firms spent P830M for "green" programs in '08

March 23, 2009 - 12:00am

CEBU, Philippines - At least P830 million was spent in 2008 by mining companies in Central Visayas to comply with requirements of Republic Act 7942 or the Philippine Mining Act of 2005, said the Mines and Geosciences...

Cebu News

DENR acts to prevent repeat of past mistakes

By Benny G. Enriquez | August 7, 2005 - 12:00am

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is regularly monitoring the Boac-Makulapnit River to check that water quality to ensure that the tragic Marcopper incident will not be repeated. Laboratory...

Agriculture

Aussie mining firm starts up Albay gold plant

By Rocel Felix | July 21, 2005 - 12:00am

Australian mining company Lafayette Mining Ltd. has commissioned its gold plant at the Rapu-Rapu polymettalic project in Albay and will begin its production phase in the fourth quarter this year. Lafayette’s...

Business