BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya: Environment Secretary Regina Lopez sent a team to investigate OceanaGold Philippine Inc. (OGPI) after the provincial governor requested to cancel the firm’s renewal of its permit for extended exploration.

In a letter to Gov. Carlos Padilla, Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) Director Leo Jasareno said their team will conduct the assessment on August 1 to 5 at OGPI’s Financial or Technical Assistance Agreement (FTAA) area of operation in Kasibu town in this province and Cabarroguis, Quirino province.

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