Tuguegarao City, Cagayan- Dubbed as “Know Mine, Know Life: A Forum on Responsible Mining,” the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. II spearheaded a stakeholders’ forum last March 23- 24, 2022 at Zen Hotel, Santiago City.

The forum highlighted discussions on recent policies of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and MGB as well as best practices and developments in exploration and mining. 

The mine tour includes a visit in the open pit mine, processing plant, Tailings Storage Facility (TSF), water treatment plant, and underground mine.

Assistant Secretary for Finance, Information Systems and Mining Concerns Nonita S. Caguioa, MGB Director Atty. Wilfredo G. Moncano, DENR ROII Regional Executive Director Gwendolyn C. Bambalan, MGB ROII Regional Director Engr. Mario A. Ancheta, EMB RD Nelson P. Honrado, and other technical staff of the Department joined the mine tour.