It was prepared for all mining companies and our lawyers have decided it should be issued to individual mining companies. That’s why there’s been a delay.”In a press conference on Feb. 2, Lopez announced the closure of 23 mines and the suspension of five—amounting to more than half of the 41 metallic mines audited. Last week, Lopez declined to release copies of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) recommendations to the media. Pressed by the media, Lopez had said: “I don’t want to show you the recommendations, whatever it may be. Lopez, in her latest statement, said she made decisions “based on truth, service, and the common good.” SFM

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer February 08, 2017 12:59 UTC