BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya: Environment Secretary Gina Lopez has assured Nueva Vizcaya Gov. Carlos Padilla and residents of Kasibu town that she would cancel the extension of the exploration permit granted to OceanaGold Philippines Inc. (OGPI) amid strong opposition from residents and anti-mining advocates to the mining activities in the area.

OceanaGold’s operation has long been opposed and rejected by residents of Didipio Village in Kasibu town in the province.

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