1 is presumed to be part of ancestral domain by virtue of historic rights and self- 2 delineation by the ICCs/IPs. 3 Sec. 32. When ICCs/IPs displaced from ancestral domain, and when ancestral 4 domain is already covered by other titles emanating from the State other than 5 CADT/CALT. 6 that the ICCs/IPs who hold such rights have been displaced therefrom or that such 7 ancestral domains have been occupied by other persons or corporations under another 8 claim of title emanating from the State. In such cases, ICCs/IPs shall continue to own 9 such mineral resources. 10 11 - IP/ICC rights over ancestral domain subsists notwithstanding the fact Sec. 33. Questions on the validity ofFPIC. - In instances that there are questions on the legality or validity of the issued free, prior, and informed consent, mining 12 operations shall not be allowed to be conducted in the ancestral domains or lands of the 13 ICCs/IPs without the final resolution of such question on the legality or validity of the 14 FPIC. 15 Sec. 34. Ownership o f the State. - The mineral resources found outside ancestral 16 domains/lands shall be owned by the State. The State shall ensure that the 17 management of mineral resources shall be primarily for the benefit of the local 18 communities in whose territory the same shall be found. Any minerals extracted shall 19 be solely used for local industries consistent with the Minerals Management Plan. The 20 State may directly undertake development, utilization and processing of mineral 21 resources or it may enter into mineral agreements with eligible parties pursuant to the 22 provisions of this Act. 23 Sec. 35. Inventory o f mineral resources. - The Bureau shall identify and provide 24 an inventory of the available mineral resources, including the mine tailings and wastes 25 within the country. 26 following information: It shall submit to the DENR a report which shall contain the 27 a. the classification of minerals; 28 b. the quality and grade of the ore; 29 c. the potential mine life; 30 d. the geological description of the area; 31 e. the economic viability of mine tailings; 32 f. whether the area is a key biodiversity area or if it isa critical habitat; and 33 g. all other relevant information necessary for potential mineral investments 34 The process for mineral exploration and/or approval for a mining permit shall not 35 commence without the said inventory. 36 Sec. 36. Identification o f strategic minerals. - 18 The Bureau shall conduct

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