Speaking during the kick-off ceremony of Mining Philippines 2023 International Exhibition and Conference at the Edsa Shangri-La in Mandaluyong City, DENR Undersecretary for Environment and Integrated Science Carlos Primo David, who represented DENR Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga, said today’s climate emergency is driving the global clean energy transition, which involves the generation of renewable energy, the need for energy storage and other new technologies, such as those related to...
David, however, said that while the minerals development sector grows, global studies have shown that responsible mining that marries financial viability with environmental sustainability and social development can ensure a longer life of mining sites, greater acceptability, and license to operate and sectoral stability.
Organized by the Chamber of Mines of the Philippines, the event gathered a diverse assembly of participants, including government officials, private sector representatives, academics, indigenous communities, and mining host communities. “Mining, which was treated for years like a pariah because of its environmental impact is now an indispensable part in the fight against climate change and energy transition,” Mike Toledo, COMP chairman said.Three large copper-gold projects that were stymied by the policy roadblocks—Tampakan, Silangan, and King King—are now in a better position to proceed with development.