MGB leads assessment of Caraga mining firms
SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte (PIA) -- The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) spearheaded the Virtual and Offsite Safety and Health, Environmental and Social Development (SHES) and Management Systems Audit of Caraga mining firms on August 2 to 10, 2021 via Microsoft Teams.
The said
activity which was conducted in a period of seven working days, comprised of
the audit comprised team and three comprehensive assessment Caraga mining
companies, namely Sinosteel Philippines H.Y. Mining Corporation, Adnama Mining
Resources, Inc., and SR Metals Incorporated.
The days 2 and 3 of the audit focused
on the review and evaluation of submitted documents and records. Verifications
with Contractors/Permit Holders/Permittees were carried out on Days 4 and 5.
The preliminary audit reports preparation
and discussion of SHES Audit Team with MGB 13 focal persons took place on Day
6, and the exit meeting officially concluded the audit on Day 7.
As a whole, the MGB 13 personnel
performed their duties and functions to ensure that the Safety and Health,
Environmental Management and Social Development Programs of mining firms in
exploration and operating stages are substantially implemented and mandatory
compliances are strictly observed for CY 2020.
Meanwhile, the MGB aims for continual
improvement in its efforts to comply with the findings and recommendations of
the auditors as it advances the efficient delivery of services.
The SHES Audit team of the MGB Central Office and the Mine Safety, Environment, and Social Development Division (MSESDD) of MGB 13 took part in the said audit. (Engr. Queenibeth L. Plaza, MGB-13/PIA-Surigao del Norte)
