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The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) - Regional Offices No. IX, X, XI, XII, XIII in Mindanao, with the participation of MGB Central Office - Mining Technology Division and Legal Service Division, organized the Training Workshop in Strengthening Mining Law Enforcement in Mindanao last March 26-28, 2025, at Amarah Hotel in Butuan City.  

In line with the directive of Environment Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), through the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB), has mobilized private sector resources to assist communities affected by the recent earthquake in Myanmar

The onboarding of the Research and Development Project titled "Project ORE: Optimizing Resource Exploration – Integrating Spectrometry and Lithogeochemical Tools for the Advanced Characterization of Critical Minerals in Magmatic Hydrothermal Deposits," held on March 25-28, 2025, at the Petrolab Building, serves as a pivotal platform for advancing our understanding of critical minerals. The integration of spectrometry and lithogeochemical tools enhances the Bureau’s current exploration methods, refining the characterization of magmatic hydrothermal deposits. This initiative not only bridges gaps in mineral exploration but also aligns with national goals for...

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB), through its Gender and Development Focal Points System, recognizes and supports the Planetgold Philippines Project, which has made significant strides towards gender equality in the artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) sector, particularly through its recent initiatives. The project published a comprehensive gender study aimed at increasing women's visibility, access to resources, and support within the ASGM sector. Additionally, it is producing a children's storybook to raise awareness about the realities faced by women miners in communities like Sagada and Paracale. These efforts are the result of close...