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Philippines' Small Scale Mining Act (RA 7076)
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Philippines' Small Scale Mining Act (RA 7076)

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What is the primary objective of the national policy on Small-Scale Mining under RA 7076?

  • To restrict the rights of individual miners and give priority to foreign companies
  • To completely ban small-scale mining in the Philippines
  • To prioritize large-scale mining activities
  • To promote, develop, protect, and rationalize viable small-scale mining activities (correct)
  • What type of mining activities are eligible under RA 7076?

  • Those that rely heavily on manual labor using simple implements and methods (correct)
  • Those that are operated by foreign companies
  • Those that use heavy machinery and explosives
  • Those that are located in urban areas
  • What is the term for the privilege granted to a person to pursue their occupation as a small-scale miner or processor under RA 7076?

  • License to Operate
  • Small-Scale Mining Permit
  • Mining Right (correct)
  • Mineral Production Sharing Agreement
  • What is the term for a cooperative of small-scale miners registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission or other appropriate government agency?

    <p>Small-Scale Mining Contractor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for an individual or cooperative of small-scale miners who has entered into an agreement with the State for the small-scale utilization of a plot of mineral land?

    <p>Small-Scale Mining Contractor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary objective of the People's Small-Scale Mining Program under RA 7076?

    <p>To ensure the effective and expeditious implementation of small-scale mining areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following regions is NOT included in the list of regions for data collection on IP groups and mining?

    <p>Metro Manila</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of collecting data on IP groups and mining in the region?

    <p>To monitor and address issues of IP groups with mining in the local region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What stage of mining operation is focused on restoring the environment after mining activities?

    <p>Rehabilitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of regulating small-scale mining areas?

    <p>To ensure ecological balance and systematic administration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Overview of RA 7076

    • RA 7076 is also known as the People's Small-Scale Mining Act
    • The national policy on Small-Scale Mining is to promote, develop, protect, and rationalize viable small-scale mining activities
    • The policy aims to generate more employment opportunities and provide an equitable sharing of the nation's wealth and natural resources

    Definitions under RA 7076

    • Small-scale mining areas refer to areas with naturally occurring mineral deposits
    • Small-scale miners refer to Filipino citizens who engage in small-scale mining activities
    • Small-scale mining activities refer to mining activities that rely heavily on manual labor using simple implements and methods
    • License refers to the privilege granted to a person to legitimately pursue their occupation as a small-scale miner or processor
    • Co-production agreement refers to an agreement between the State and a small-scale mining contractor for the small-scale utilization of a plot of mineral land
    • Small-scale mining contractor refers to an individual or a cooperative of small-scale miners registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission
    • Mineral land refers to areas under actual exploration, development, exploitation, or commercial production
    • Existing mining right refers to a holder of an existing mining right
    • Mineral processor refers to a person issued a license to engage in the treatment of minerals or ore-bearing materials
    • Development program refers to a two-year program of activities and methodologies employed in the extraction and production of minerals or ore-bearing materials

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    Regions Covered

    • CAR, Ilocos, and Cagayan Region
    • CARAGA and Davao Region
    • Zamboanga Peninsula and SOCCSKSARGEN
    • Palawan and Mindoro (MIMAROPA)
    • Central Luzon and Bicol Region (CALABARZON, Bicol)
    • Visayas

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    This quiz covers the national policy on small-scale mining in the Philippines, as outlined in Republic Act 7076.

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