Republic of the Philippines
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
669 Konsuela Bldg., Aurora Quezon Street, Davao City, Philippines
" Mining shall be pro-people and pro-environment in
sustaining wealth creation & improved quality of life.. "
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MINES AND GEOSCIENCES BUREAU REGION XI
Email: mines@mgbxi.com
Tel. Nos: (082) 224-1536    Fax:(082) 221-6535
Developed & Designed by: Armante "Bong" Sabacajan
I.  BRIEF HISTORY

        The root of Mines and Geosciences Bureau dates back during the Spanish 
           regime, when it was then known as "Inspeccion General de Minas".

        Under the Philippine Revolutionary Republic, a Mines Section under the
        Director of Industry and Agriculture of the Departmento de Fomento was formed
        by a Presidential decree of 1898.
                                                                                    


II. MANDATE AND FUNCTIONS

        Directly in charge in the administration and disposition of the country's mineral lands
        and mineral resources;


               Undertake geoscientific surveys and researches in the fields of land and marine
        geology, mining, mine environment, metallurgy, mineral economics, and mine
        geodetic surveys;

               Recommends to the Secretary the granting of Mineral Agreements and endorses
           to the Secretary, for approval by the President, the granting of Financial or Technical
        Assistance Agreements (FTAA);

        Provide laboratory and other technical services to the public and other government
        entities;

               Provide technical assistance to local government units in their performance of
        devolved functions on small-scale mining and quarry/sand and gravel mining
        operations;

               Provide staff support and technical advisory to the Office of the Secretary on mining
        and geology matters; and

               Acts as Secretariat to the Mines Adjudication Board (MAB).


III. MISSION

        The MGB, as steward of the country's mineral resources, is committed to the 
      promotion of sustainable mineral resources development, aware of its contribution to
      national economic growth and countryside community development. It fully recognizes
      that the development of a responsive policy framework in partnership with stakeholders to
      govern mineral exploration, mining and investment decisions and an effective institutional
      structure, are fundamental requisites for the sustainable utilization of the country's
      mineral resources. It is adherent to the promotion of geological studies as an integral
      element of socio-economic development, environmental protection and human safety. 
      Yet, it is sensitive to the known environmental impacts of mining and the need for
      restoration and rehabilitation of mining affected areas and the development and adoption
      of environmental and geoscientific technologies.


IV. VISION

         MGB envisions a minerals industry that is not only prosperous but also socially,
       economically and environmentally sustainable, with broad community and political
       support while positively and progressively assisting in government's program on poverty
       alleviation and contributing to the general economic well being of the nation. MGB also
       aims to be the leading geoscience and georesources Bureau serving the public and
       nation with scientific reliability.



V. THRUST

        To realize its vision for the industry, MGB subscribes to the core requirements of
        Sustainable Development as applied to mining and geoscience:

                    * Protection and rehabilitation of the environment;
                    * Promotion of social and community stability;
                    * Preservation of options for future generations; and
                    * Competitive and prosperous mining industry.
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