Dated May 21 ..2021 MGB pushes for lifting of open-pit mining ban MANILA, Philippines — The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) is hoping for the lifting of the ban on open-pit mining as it can help boost the country’s economic recovery.
In a text message to The STAR, MGB director Wilfredo Moncano said that open-pit mining is a globally accepted method of mining, with over 1,000 open pit mines all over the globe, and is one of the safest methods.
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