Such proposal aims assessing small-scale mining practices, noting the country's environment deteriorated and mineral resource depletion became a problem despite existence of regulations and policy guidelines on mining.
Among small-scale mining practices DENR continues opposing is discharging waste directly into the environment as this contaminates water and other elements.
One measure DENR-MGB is considering to address such problem is putting up common and regulated processing facilities for small-scale miners.
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