The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) aims to complete the evaluation of all pending applications for mining exploration permits before end of June this year.

In Memorandum Circular 2-16, MGB Director Leo Jasareno directed the Mining Tenements Management Division, with the assistance of the Regional Office concerned, to implement the Zero Backlog Project, which will result in either the approval or denial of EP applications.

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