MGB leads assessment of Caraga mining firms
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) spearheaded the Virtual and Offsite Safety and Health, Environmental and Social Development (SHES) and Management Systems Audit of Caraga mining firms on August 2 to 10, 2021 via Microsoft Teams.
comprehensive assessment Caraga mining companies, namely Sinosteel Philippines H.Y. Mining Corporation, Adnama Mining Resources, Inc., and SR Metals Incorporated.
The days 2 and 3 of the audit focused on the The audit started with an review and evaluation of entry meeting wherein the submitted documents and MGB Central Office technical records. Verifications with personnel headed by Engr. Contractors/Permit Holders/ Marcial H. Mateo and the Permittees were carried out MGB 13 personnel headed on Days 4 and 5. by Engr. Francis Glenn N. Suante were introduced, and The preliminary audit reports it was then followed by the preparation and discussion of opening message imparted SHES Audit Team with MGB 13 by OIC Regional Director focal persons took place on Larry M. Heradez. Day 6, and the exit meeting officially concluded the audit The said activity which was on Day 7. conducted in a period of seven working days, As a whole, the MGB 13 comprised of the audit personnel performed their comprised team and three duties and functions to
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ensure that the Safety and Health, Environmental Management and Social Development Programs of mining firms in exploration and operating stages are substantially implemented and mandatory compliances are strictly observed for CY 2020. Meanwhile, the MGB aims for continual improvement in its efforts to comply with the findings and recommendations of the auditors as it advances the efficient delivery of services. The SHES Audit team of the MGB Central Office and the Mine Safety, Environment, and Social Development Division (MSESDD) of MGB 13 took part in the said audit. (Engr. Queenibeth L. Plaza, MGB-13/PIA-Surigao del Norte)
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