HB 1852
House·20th Congress·Filed Jul 14, 2025
An Act Regulating the Rational Exploration, Development and Utilization of Mineral Resources, Repealing for This Purpose Republic Act No. 7942 or the "Philippine Mining Act of 1995", and Appropriating Funds Therefor
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The bill would replace the 1995 Mining Act, ban mining in protected areas, require community consent, limit foreign ownership to 40 %, and set up a council to review projects while directing at least 10 % of mining revenues to the government.
Environment and Natural ResourcesEnergyLabor and Employment
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