The government, through the EO’s implementing rules, is also limiting the operations of small-scale miners to minahang bayans declared by the national government.
"Small-scale miners will only be allowed to mine gold, silver and chromite. Existing permits for small-scale mining operations which have been issued by local government units will be given a year as a transition period, meaning these will be allowed to expire but can no longer be renewed. They must get a minahang bayan permit once their permits lapse," said Mr. Paje.
He added that hydraulicking, compressor mining and the use of mercury are prohibited in small-scale mining operations.
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