CMP Asks DENR to Regulate Small-Scale Mines from LGU

MANILA, Philippines — The Chamber of Mines of the Philippines (CMP) has pushed for the transfer of regulation of small scale mines to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) from local government units to ensure strict environmental monitoring.

While rigid rules are imposed on environmental and social practices of large-scale mines, small-scale mines do not go through such stringent scrutiny. This has induced destructive environmental practices among some small mines, which impute a bad reputation on the entire industry, the chamber said.