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Operating and Planned Mines in the Philippines

Requested from MGB by A. None at 09:51 AM on Sep 25, 2023.
Purpose: Map out the nickle and copper supply chains in the country.
Date of Coverage: 01/01/2016 - 09/25/2023
Tracking no: #MGB-087096973149

None 09:51 AM, Sep 25, 2023

Alejandro Go 
alejandro.ceedph@gmail.com

So for context, we want to know the top ongoing and pipeline/planned mines in the Philippines, particularly for strategic minerals to scope out the SM scene in the country. 

I found some operating mines through MGB's website, but I cannot find any for planned mines along with the output/reserves. 

Project Information: 
-Operating Company 
-Parent Company (if Applicable)
-Country of Origin
-Status (Planned / Under Construction / Operating etc.)
-Site Location (with coordinates)
-Commodity (if mixed, please put percentages e.g. 70% nickel , 30% coppe

None 09:53 AM, Sep 25, 2023

ID for validation

Officer 12:25 PM, Sep 25, 2023

September 25, 2023

Dear Mr. Go,

Thank you for your request dated Sep 25, 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Operating and Planned Mines in the Philippines.

We received your request on Sep 25, 2023 and will respond on or before Oct 16, 2023 09:51:49 AM, in accordance with the Executive Order's implementing rules and regulations.

Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEE1HQi0wODcwOTY5NzMxNDkM, for request with ticket number #MGB-087096973149.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

FOI Receiving Officer
FOI Officer

Office 03:29 PM, Oct 20, 2023

October 20, 2023

Dear Mr. Go,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Sep 25, 2023 09:51:49 AM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

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You asked for Operating and Planned Mines in the Philippines.

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