Soil erosion, landslides in Ajuy, Iloilo not caused by small scale mining – MGB-6
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau in Region 6 (MGB-6) cleared that a small scale mining operation in Barangay Badiangan, Ajuy, Iloilo did not cause soil erosion and landslides as previously reported in local papers. Regional Director Leo Van V. Juguan of MGB-6 said...
MGB supports responsible mining in Negros Occidental
The MGB strongly supports the positive stand of stakeholders and public officials in Negros Occidental towards responsible mining, according to the Regional Director of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB)-6. In a press statement issued yesterday, Director Juguan...
Detailed Geohazard Mapping of Western Visayas To Start in 2011
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) in Region VI is preparing to come up with a detailed geohazard and climate change map on a scale of 1:10,000 as compared to previous 1:50,000. The detailed geohazard mapping will focus only on selected municipalities and cities...
MINERS PLANT TREES, TOO
(A Documentation of the Successful Greening Practices of PGPI in Negros Occidental) We have always been proud of Philex Gold Philippines, Inc. (PGPI) – Bulawan in Barangay Nabulao, Sipalay City, Negros Occidental for its best environmental practices, particularly in...
Water in wells near coastal areas of Iloilo City unsafe for drinking
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) here warned city residents that water taken from deep wells, especially those near coastal areas are not anymore safe for drinking. This was the result of the “Groundwater Resources Assessment in Iloilo City” conducted by the MGB...
