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Sec. 50. Identification o f mining projects. - With the vote o f two-thirds o f all the
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members of the Council, to open areas for mining operations, the Bureau shall prepare
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the necessary information sheets on the said area for potential investments. The Bureau
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shall call for proposals to develop the mining area based on the Mineral Management
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Plan.
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Sec. 51. Pre-screening o f mining proposais. - Mining proposals shall be pre-
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screened by the Bureau according to the National Industrialization Program and Mineral
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Management Plan upon the submission of interested parties of the following:
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a) demonstration of financial capability;
b) proven social and environmental track record, including those of its officers
and directors;
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c) clear corporate structure and ownership;
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d) proof of physical office and operations of the proponent within the
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Philippines;
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e) identification of potential investors;
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f) mining project feasibility;
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g) mining operation work plan;
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h) proposed operation, mitigation and prevention methods and/or equipment;
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i) capacity to process minerals;
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j) intent to develop downstream industries;
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k) intent to contribute to local community development; and
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I) Submission of the Environmental and
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Social Impact Assessment and
Mitigation Plan
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The Council shall fix the minimum capitalization that any bidder must satisfy based on
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its determination of the expected economic returns and the potential negative impacts
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from mining, upon reference to an independent study proposing such minimum
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capitalization.
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Sec. 52. Environmental and Social Im pact Assessment and Mitigation Plan. - The
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contractor shall submit an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment and Mitigation
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Plan (ESIAMP) containing the means, methods, processes and schedule by which the
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contractor shall conduct its operations and mitigate negative environmental and social
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impacts. Social impact shall include possible impacts on the enjoyment and exercise of
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human rights, cultural rights. The ESIAMP shall include plans relative to mining
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operations; the rehabilitation, regeneration and restoration of mineral areas; slope
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stabilization
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development and water conservation; the relocation and return of displaced population;
of mined
out and
tailings
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covered
areas;
aquaculture,
watershed
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