ACCELERATING MINE REHABILITATION. To expedite the replacement of trees affected by mining operations, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region 2 and Dinapigue Mining Corporation (DMC) in Dinapigue, Isabela have forged today a memorandum of agreement on the establishment of tree plantations under the Expanded National Greening Program (ENGP).
The MOA signing was led by Regional Executive Director Gwendolyn Bambalan of DENR Cagayan Valley and DMC Vice President – Chief Operating Officer Arnilo Milaor represented by Nickel Asia Corporation Assistant Vice President for Safety, Health and Environment Remedios Camo.
“One of the priority directions of the Department is to sustainably and responsibly manage our country’s mineral resources,” said Director Bambalan as she emphasized the purpose of partnership to balance environmental protection and conservation with mining operations.
Based on the Agreement, the DMC will be funding over P40 million for three years the 1,293 hectares tree plantations to be identified by the DENR under ENGP.
The funding will cover the cost of the required number of trees replacing all naturally grown trees to be cut or removed within the 15.60-hectare quarry areas granted with Special Tree Cutting Permit.
“Through the MOA, we are not only looking forward to positive environmental effects but also to socio-economic impact supporting the livelihood of our People’s Organizations to be involved in the plantation establishment and maintenance activities,” the lady director added.
Camo extended her gratitude to the DENR for the partnership and pledged to ensure responsible mining as it is also the thrust of Nickel Asia Corporation along with its operating companies such as the DMC.
‘As always mentioned by our President and CEO, Sir Dennis Zamora - If it’s not responsible, it’s not mining,’ she added.
The MOA signing activity was witnessed by Isabela Provincial ENR Officer Orly Cariazo, and other officials and personnel of DENR and DMC.#
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- Published: 18 April 2023
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