MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte has allowed the government to enter into new mineral agreements, provided that these would comply with the country’s mining laws.
In his Executive Order (EO) No. 130 signed April 14 and made public Thursday, Duterte lifted the moratorium on new mining agreements imposed by former President Benigno S. Aquino III in 2012.
“The Government may enter into new mineral agreements, subject to compliance with the Philippine Mining Act of 1995 and other applicable laws, rules, and regulations,” EO No. 130 stated.
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