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Wednesday, 24 February 2021
Undoubtedly, virtual meetings, conferences, and seminars have started to become the norm given the recent events brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Although remarkably challenging, it has provided an opportunity to employ new ways to communicate ideas, increase inclusivity, and usher accessibility through a digital platform. This year’s Geoscience Workshop is no different as it readily embraced the shift towards the virtual format. This annual gathering of geologists, Geographic Information System (GIS) specialists, and chemists from the Lands Geological Survey Division (LGSD) of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau–Central Office (MGB–CO) and the...
Read more: LGSD Holds the 2021 Virtual Geoscience Workshop Amid the COVID-19 PandemicTuesday, 23 February 2021

The metallic mineral production value ended the year on a positive note with a 1.13% gain from PhP130.74 billion in 2019 to PhP132.21 billion in 2020, a PhP1.47 billion increase. Nickel ore together with the nickel by-products - mixed nickel-cobalt sulfide and scandium oxalate ruled the production scene with PhP68.48 billion or 51.80%. Gold earned the second spot with PhP47.60 billion or 36.00%. Copper, on the other hand, was third accounting for PhP14.88 billion or 11.25%. While the shared value of silver, chromite, and iron amounted to PhP1.26 billion which was less than 1%.
Read more: Metallic production value ends the year on a positive noteMonday, 15 February 2021
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) has disclosed the guidelines for the 3rd ASEAN Mineral Awards last February 10, 2021. The Mineral Economics, Information and Publication Division hosted the digital event via Microsoft Teams. Many mining companies interested in participating were in attendance, as well as a noted attendance from Engr. Nonita S. Caguioa Assistant Secretary for Finance, Information Systems and Mining, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Engr. Roland A. De Jesus, MGB Assistant Director and concurrent MGB MIMAROPA Regional Director, and Atty. Danilo U. Uykieng, who is the official ASEAN Mineral Awards representative to the...
Read more: MGB Discusses Guidelines of the 3rd ASEAN Mineral AwardsThursday, 11 February 2021

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) released the timeline for the selection process of the Philippines’ nominees for the third ASEAN Mineral Awards (AMA) for the Recognition of Best Practices in Environmentally and Socially Sustainable Mineral Development.
Read more: Timeline for Ph Nomination to the 3rd ASEAN Mineral Awards SetWednesday, 10 February 2021
In connection with the Memorandum of Cooperation by and between the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry through the Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) through the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) in 2019, an online program for mine pollution control will be conducted on February 5-22, 2021.
Read more: JOGMEC Offers Online Program on Mine Pollution Control this COVID-19 PandemicNewspaper Articles
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