PMSEA conducts Mineral Industry Symposium

LR Basilio

The Philippine Mine Safety and Environment Association (PMSEA), the country’s frontrunner in advocating responsible mining conducted  the Mineral Industry Symposium last Nov. 17, 2016 as part of the 63^rd Annual National Mine Safety and Environment Conference at CAP John Hay, Cultural Center, Baguio City.

Engr. Eulalio Austin Jr., president and CEO of Philex Mining Corporation served as the keynote speaker of the event.

“The tricky part is doing the right thing, we will continue to raise standards guided accordingly to do what is right,” Engr. Austin said.

On the other hand, Atty. Maria Karla Espinosa of the Philippines Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (PH- EITI) talked about Responsible Minerals Development and the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative; Graciano Yumul of Apex Mining Company likewise lectured on the issues of the mining industry; Engr. Romualdo Aguilos of MGB also lectured on the status of the Philippine mining industry.

After the series of lecture, an open forum was conducted to clarify issues from the participants.

Various sectors in the mining industry, such as, mining contractors, suppliers, government employees, academe, professional organizations, community development officers and other stakeholders participated in the said symposium.