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List of operating and planned mines in the Philippines

Requested from MGB by A. None at 10:45 AM on Sep 13, 2023.
Purpose: Research
Date of Coverage: 01/01/2022 - 09/13/2023
Tracking no: #MGB-167003445878

None 10:45 AM, Sep 13, 2023

Hi, I would like to request for the ff information of the mines. 

1. Status (Planned / Under Construction / Operating etc., please provide definitions) 
2. Operator
3. Parent Company (if applicable)
4. Site Location with Coordinates 
5. Average Yearly Output (if applicable)
6. Commodities  (if multiple, please provide a percentage of each)
7. Funders  (if multiple, please provide a percentage of each)

Officer 09:16 AM, Sep 14, 2023

September 14, 2023

Dear Alejandro None,

I refer to my letter of Sep 13, 2023 10:45:32 AM about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for List of operating and planned mines in the Philippines.

In order for us to work further on your request, as per Executive Order No. 2 Section 9.a. "any person who requests access to information shall submit a written request.  The request shall state the name and contact information of the requesting party, provide valid proof of ID, reasonably describe the information requested and the reason for or purpose of the request for information."

You may use the reply function on the eFOI portal at http://efoi-ph.uc.r.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEE1HQi0xNjcwMDM0NDU4NzgM, for request with ticket number #MGB-167003445878, to respond.

During the period of us awaiting your reply, your request will be put on hold. If we do not receive a reply on or before Dec 07, 2023 01:14:08 AM, your request will be closed.

We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

FOI Receiving Officer
FOI Officer

None 05:06 PM, Sep 15, 2023

"any person who requests access to information shall submit a written request.  The request shall state the name and contact information of the requesting party, provide valid proof of ID, reasonably describe the information requested and the reason for or purpose of the request for information."

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. 

On that note, I'd like to request for the ff information: 

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% copper)  
-Provable Reserves
-Probable Reserves
-Yearly Output 

Financial Information:
-Funder (if multiple funders please put percetages e.g. 75% BPI, 25% BDO)
-Parent Funder (if applicable)
-Country of Origin
-Use of Proceeds (e.g. refinancing)
-Financing Type (bonds, loans, etc. ) 
-Issue Date

None 01:43 PM, Sep 20, 2023

Hello, I'd like to follow up on this. Thanks!

None 10:10 AM, Sep 22, 2023

hello, I'd like to follow up on this. Is there anything else I need to give?

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