Elections and the mining reform bill

Local, foreign and other stakeholders in the mining industry are watching closely how the Philippine government is handling this extractive business. An amendment to the Mining Act is expected to be pursued in Congress. This is crucial since only when Congress passes it will the moratorium on new mining contracts be lifted. But the bill, which aims to increase government share on mining operations, is not the priority. It may have to wait until after the 2013 elections.

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