SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Region- I, Mines and Geosciences Bureau- I (MGB-I) conducted a “Mine Tour” in a large- scale mining site of raw material for cement processing, which is managed and operated by Helix Mining and Development Corporation (HMDC) in Barangay Quirino, Bacnotan, La Union on November 28, 2023 in line with the celebration of the Mining Month 2023 and the 125th MGB Founding Anniversary on November. 2023.
This year’s celebration of the Mining Month 2023 and the 125th MGB Founding Anniversary, MGB- I invited members of the media such as UNTV, the Philippine Information Agency, Region- I (PIA- I), the DENR- Regional Strategic Communications and Initiative Group (RSCIG) and MGB- I personnel to engage them of the different, activities in the mining industry. For those who joined the first-ever mining tour they were required to wear PPEs for their safety before a brief lecture and orientation by the HMDC personnel regarding safety measures, cement processing, and environmental laws on mining was first conducted prior to the actual tour around the mining site/ quarry took place. IEC materials and collaterals were also given to the participants.Since November is a remarkable month dedicated to the mining industry, it shall serve as an occasion for all stakeholders to merge, celebrate accomplishments, address challenges, and plan a roadmap for a sustainable and prosperous future. The successful Mine Tour was hosted by HMDC management and MGB- I headed by Regional Director Engr. Carlos A. Tayag represented by MGB-I Chief, Finance and Administrative Division Engr. Leopoldo R. Raguindin. The said activity is to present and inform the public about the mandates of the bureau particularly on responsible mining. (RSCIG)
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- Published: 07 December 2023