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Mining Rules and Regulations
Here are some of the key rules and regulations related to opening a mining business in the Philippines.

Requirements for Mineral Agreement Application

This document provides information on the requirements and procedures for applying for a Mineral Agreement, which is required to conduct mining activities in the Philippines.

Mining Act of 1995
(RA 7942)

This law sets forth the legal framework for mining activities in the Philippines, including the rights and obligations of miners, the regulatory requirements for mining operations, and the environmental and social impact assessment process.

Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Philippine Mining Act of 1995

 

This document provides detailed guidance on the implementation of the Mining Act of 1995, including the procedures for granting Mineral Agreements, the requirements for conducting exploration and mining activities, and the environmental and social impact assessment process.

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) System in the Philippines

This document provides information on the EIA process in the Philippines, which is required for all mining projects and other environmentally critical projects. It includes guidelines for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), as well as the review and approval process for EISs

 

Philippine Environmental Impact Statement System (PD 1586, as amended by RA 8749)

This law provides the legal basis for the EIA process in the Philippines, and sets forth the requirements and procedures for conducting an EIA.

 

Rules and Regulations Governing the Processing of Financial or Technical Assistance Agreements (FTAA)

This document provides the guidelines for the processing and approval of FTAA applications, which are required for large-scale mining projects in the Philippines.

 

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