SB 395
Senate·20th Congress·Filed Jul 10, 2025
Philippine Mineral Resources Act
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
In plain language
The Philippine Mineral Resources Act would replace the 1995 Mining Law, put the State in charge of mining, require consent from indigenous peoples, ban mining in farms and protected areas, and set up a council to decide which projects can go ahead.
Environment and Natural ResourcesEnergyAgriculture and Fisheries
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Subjects
Mineral ResourcesPhilippine Mining Act (R.A.No. 7942)
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SBN-395 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch