PH laws too restrictive on mining sector, says PCCI
The country’s largest business organization said local laws were restrictive for the mining sector, holding back the potential of the sector to be a major economic contributor. George Barcelon, president of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), last week said that the government was imposing numerous taxes on commercial mining firms as well […]
Maine likely to amend its strict mining laws in the coming months
Pieces of kunzite, a variety of the lithium-bearing crystals found in Newry, for sale at the Rock & Art Shop in Bar Harbor. Kate Cough/Maine Monitor Maine looks set to amend its mining laws to exempt some metals from the state’s strict metallic mining regulations, provided developers can prove they won’t pollute nearby watersheds or […]