ABORLAN, Palawan—A newly signed executive order on critical minerals will unlock much-needed investments for the Philippine mining industry, according to DMCI Mining Corp.

Under Executive Order No. (EO) 122 signed last month, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, through the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB), is directed to establish a comprehensive framework for the industry.

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DMCI Mining president Tulsi Das Reyes said: “That means they find the mining industry important. They find that we can add value to the country. They find that we can add value to other countries.”FEATURED STORIES