MGB gives go signal to FCF, vows for responsible mining
By: Lyndee Rose S. Basilio
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. II has already allowed FCF Minerals Corporation, a British-owned mining firm in Runruno, Quezon, Nueva Vizcaya to start its commercial operation.
MGB Regional Director Mario A. Ancheta said that he approved the commencement of commercial production of FCF gold-molybdenum project.
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MGB R02 geologists undertake geologic mapping in Bicol region
Six geologists from Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. II undertook a geologic mapping that covers five quadrangles in the Bicol Region held last April 2-30,2017.
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Geosciences Division conducts VRA, Groundwater Assessment in Palanan, Isabela
by: Lyndee Rose S. Basilio
The Geosciences Division of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau R0II recently conducted a Vulnerability Risk Assessment (VRA), Groundwater Assessment, and Coastal Geohazard Mapping and Survey at Palanan, Isabela last April 18-30, 2017.
A team of Geologists, geologic aide and database management officer which were divided in to three groups conducted said assessments.
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Geosciences Division carries out VRA, coastal geohazard assessment
By: LRSB
The Geosciences Division (GSD) of Mines and Geosciences Bureau R0II recently carried out a Vulnerability and Risk Assessment (VRA) and Coastal Geohazard Mapping and Assessment (CGMA) in the municipalities of Basco, Mahatao, Ivana and Uyugan in Batanes Province from March 20-30, 2017.
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GRVA conducted in some municipalities of Batanes province
To determine the groundwater availability and to describe the aquifer/s in the area, geologists including some personnel of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. II (MGB R0II) conducted a Groundwater Resource and Vulnerability Assessment in the municipalities of Basco, Mahatao,Ivana, Uyugan, and Sabtang, Batanes.
A total of 45 wells were surveyed within Batan and Sabtang Islands. Most of the surveyed wells are submersible pumps especially in Batan Island while few are deep wells in artesian pumps.
