THE Chamber of Mines of the Philippines extends its sincerest congratulations to its member-companies which will be recognized Friday evening, November 18, during the Presidential Mineral Industry and Environmental Awards.
“These awardees are leading examples of responsible mining in the country and the world. Despite the challenges that continue to hound the minerals industry, there remain companies which are fully committed to protecting the environment, bettering the communities and the country,” Nelia Halcon, COMP executive vice president, said Monday.
Halcon, who has served as judge for the awards, the PMIEA has stringent requirements including full compliance to environmental policies; establishment of a contingent Liability Fund; an approved Social Management and Development Program; zero fatal accident for the coverage period; and no significant damage to lives and properties as a result of mining operations.
“The pursuit for world class operations, even long before the PMIEA was established, is worth emulating. Their achievements, while deserving of trophies, also entail unwavering commitment to our advocacy of responsible mining,” Halcon said.
The PMIEA is part of the Annual National Mine Safety and Environment Conference, now on its 63rd year led by the Mines and Geoscience Bureau, Philippine Society of Mining Engineers and Philippine Mines Safety and Environment Association. (PR)