MSOpinion Rudiments of Philippine mining “The maximum area for quarrying which a qualified person may hold at any one time shall be five hectares”
“The maximum area for quarrying which a qualified person may hold at any one time shall be five hectares”
Hence, if an owner of a piece of land discovers mineral resources therein, no exploration, development, and utilization may be had without the authority of the State. Conversely, mineral resources found in the land of another can be explored, developed, and utilized only with the consent of the State.
Mining is also not allowed in areas covered by small-scale miners unless with the latter’s prior consent; it is also prohibited in old growth or virgin forests, proclaimed watershed forest reserves, wilderness areas, mangrove forests, mossy forests, national parks, provincial/municipal forests, parks, greenbelts, game refuges and bird sanctuaries .
If private or other parties are affected, the permittee shall first discuss with the said parties the extent, necessity, and manner of his entry, occupation, and exploration and in case of disagreement, a panel of arbitrators shall resolve the conflict . Mineral production sharing agreement is an agreement where the Government grants to the contractor the exclusive right to conduct mining operations within a contract area and shares in the gross output.
A mineral agreement shall grant to the contractor the exclusive right to conduct mining operations and to extract all mineral resources found in the contract area. Except during the exploration period of a mineral agreement or FTAA or an exploration permit, an environmental clearance certificate shall be required based on an environmental impact assessment and procedures under the Philippine Environmental Impact Assessment System, and Sections 26 and 27 of the Local Government Code of 1991 .
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