THE Department of Energy (DOE) has cleared Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC) of allegations that it is discharging toxic waste in its mining operation area in Antique following a technical audit conducted by the DOE last month.

In disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) on Friday, SMPC said it received on September 22 a copy of the technical audit results from the DOE clearing the mining firm of allegations that its operations were harming the environment.

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