Oversight team evaluates AAM-PHIL’s compliance with the Philippine Mining Act of 1995, focusing on environmental management and social development commitments
DINAGAT ISLANDS – The Philippine Mining Development Corporation (PMDC) conducted a mining audit and compliance review in the Province of Dinagat Islands from December 10 to 19, 2025, as part of its mandate to oversee mining activities covered by joint operating agreements and to ensure alignment with applicable environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements.
The activity covered areas within the Dinagat Chromite–Nickel Mining Project operated by AAM-PHIL Natural Resources Exploration and Development Corporation under a Joint Operating Agreement with PMDC. The audit encompassed Parcel 1A in Barangay Panamaon, Municipality of Loreto, and Parcel 2B in several barangays of the Municipality of Basilisa, Province of Dinagat Islands.
The audit was undertaken to assess the status of environmental management, safety and health systems, social development commitments, and general operational alignment with existing permits and regulatory frameworks. It was conducted pursuant to an approved PMDC travel order and in line with the Corporation’s oversight and governance responsibilities.
The PMDC’s Mining Audit Team carried out site inspections, document reviews, and coordination meetings to evaluate operational practices relative to applicable requirements under Republic Act No. 7942 otherwise known as the Philippine Mining Act of 1995, the Environmental Impact Statement System, and relevant rules and regulations issued by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB).
Governance and accountability
The conduct of regular audits is an essential component of PMDC’s mandate to ensure that mining activities within its coverage are implemented in accordance with law and in a manner consistent with environmental stewardship and public accountability.
Through the conduct of compliance reviews and oversight activities, PMDC reinforces its role as a steward of public mineral resources and as a government-owned and controlled corporation committed to transparency, regulatory alignment, and sustainable development. These efforts contribute to safeguarding environmental interests, promoting community welfare, and strengthening confidence in public sector governance of the mining industry.
The audit forms part of PMDC’s ongoing institutional processes and does not substitute for the independent regulatory authority and enforcement functions of the DENR and its attached agencies.