(for directly undertaking development/utilization filed on or after August 26, 2005)


A. Mandatory Requirements in the Acceptance of Application

01

Application Form (MGB Form No. 6-1)

02

For corporation/partnership/association/cooperative: SEC/CDA-certified true copies of Certificate of Registration, Articles of Incorporation/ Partnership/Association and By-Laws
(note: with minimum authorized capital of P10,000,000.00 and paid-up capital of P2,500,000.00)

03

Location Map/Sketch Plan (1:50,000 NAMRIA topographic map) showing coordinates/boundaries (in tabulated form) with major environmental features/other projects (prepared, sealed and signed by a deputized Geodetic Engineer)

04

Three (3)-Year Work Program (MGB Form No. 6-2)

05

Proof of technical competence in the form of:

-

Bio-data and track records in mining operations/ environmental management.

-

Sworn statement of the technical person(s) who will undertake the implementation of the Work Programs or employment contract/proof of availed service(s)

06

Proof of financial capability:

For an individual:

-

Statement of assets & liabilities duly sworn in accordance with existing laws.

-

Latest Income Tax Return.

-

Credit lines/bank guarantees/deposits of at least P2.5M.

For corporation/partnership/association/cooperative:

-

Latest audited Financial Statements

-

Annual Report for the preceding year

-

Credit lines/bank guarantees/deposits

07

Affidavit of Undertaking (using MGB form)

08

Mining Project Feasibility Study (MGB Form No. 5-3)

09

Complete and final exploration report pertaining to the area

10

Proof of payment of Filing Fee

B. Additional Mandatory Acceptance Requirements for Holders of Valid and Existing or Expired Mining Lease Contracts, Operating Agreements, Quarry Permits/Licenses or Unperfected Mining/Quarry Claims (Whenever Applicable):

01

Appropriate environmental report on the rehabilitation of mined-out and/or mine waste/tailings-covered areas and anti-pollution measures undertaken during the mining operations.

02

Certification from the Regional Office (RO) concerned that the mining/quarry claims are valid and subsisting or Report by RO concerned re: compliance with the terms and conditions of the contract/agreement/permit.

C. Additional Requirements after Acceptance of Application

01

MGB-registered Secretary’s Certificate attesting to a Board Resolution authorizing the President to sign and execute documents in connection with the MPSA application

02

Environmental Compliance Certificate

03

Environmental Protection and Enhancement Program (MGB Form 16-2)

04

Final Mine Rehabilitation and Decommissioning Plan

05

Social Development and Management Program

06

Certificate of Environmental Management and Community Relations

07

Area Status and Clearance from the One Stop-Shop Committee

08

Proof of payment of clearance fee (P5,000.00)

09

Proof(s) that the Notice of Application was:

Published once in -

-

Local newspaper

-

National newspaper

Posted for 1 week on the bulletin boards of -

-

MGB Regional Office(s)

-

Province(s) and/or

-

Municipality(s)/City(s)

Radio announced daily for 1 week in a local radio program

10

Certification from the Panel of Arbitrators concerned as to any adverse claims/ protest/ opposition

11

Original carpeta of the application

12

National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) Certification

-

For non-ICC/IP area: Certificate of Non-Overlap or Report on the Field Based Investigation

-

For ICC/IP area: Certification Precondition or Memorandum of Agreement by and among the applicant, ICC/IP concerned and the NCIP

-

For private lands: proof of ownership, such as certified true copies of Original/Transfer Certificate of Title, among others

13

Proof of payment of evaluation fee for Feasibility Study (P20,000.00)

14

Approved Survey Plan/Application for Order of Survey

01

Application Form (MGB Form No. 6-1)

02

For corporation/partnership/association/cooperative: SEC/CDA-certified true copies of Certificate of Registration, Articles of Incorporation/ Partnership/Association and By-Laws
(note: with minimum authorized capital of P10,000,000.00 and paid-up capital of P2,500,000.00)

03

Location Map/Sketch Plan (1:50,000 NAMRIA topographic map) showing coordinates/boundaries (in tabulated form) with major environmental features/other projects (prepared, sealed and signed by a deputized Geodetic Engineer)

04

Three (3)-Year Work Program (MGB Form No. 6-2)

05

Proof of technical competence in the form of:

-

Bio-data and track records in mining operations/ environmental management.

-

Sworn statement of the technical person(s) who will undertake the implementation of the Work Programs or employment contract/proof of availed service(s)

06

Proof of financial capability:

For an individual:

-

Statement of assets & liabilities duly sworn in accordance with existing laws.

-

Latest Income Tax Return.

-

Credit lines/bank guarantees/deposits of at least P2.5M.

For corporation/partnership/association/cooperative:

-

Latest audited Financial Statements

-

Annual Report for the preceding year

-

Credit lines/bank guarantees/deposits

07

Affidavit of Undertaking (using MGB form)

08

Mining Project Feasibility Study (MGB Form No. 5-3)

09

Complete and final exploration report pertaining to the area

10

Proof of payment of Filing Fee

B. Additional Mandatory Acceptance Requirements for Holders of Valid and Existing or Expired Mining Lease Contracts, Operating Agreements, Quarry Permits/Licenses or Unperfected Mining/Quarry Claims (Whenever Applicable):

01

Appropriate environmental report on the rehabilitation of mined-out and/or mine waste/tailings-covered areas and anti-pollution measures undertaken during the mining operations.

02

Certification from the Regional Office (RO) concerned that the mining/quarry claims are valid and subsisting or Report by RO concerned re: compliance with the terms and conditions of the contract/agreement/permit.

C. Additional Requirements after Acceptance of Application

01

MGB-registered Secretary’s Certificate attesting to a Board Resolution authorizing the President to sign and execute documents in connection with the MPSA application

02

Environmental Compliance Certificate

03

Environmental Protection and Enhancement Program (MGB Form 16-2)

04

Final Mine Rehabilitation and Decommissioning Plan

05

Social Development and Management Program

06

Certificate of Environmental Management and Community Relations

07

Area Status and Clearance from the One Stop-Shop Committee

08

Proof of payment of clearance fee (P5,000.00)

09

Proof(s) that the Notice of Application was:

Published once in -

-

Local newspaper

-

National newspaper

Posted for 1 week on the bulletin boards of -

-

MGB Regional Office(s)

-

Province(s) and/or

-

Municipality(s)/City(s)

Radio announced daily for 1 week in a local radio program

10

Certification from the Panel of Arbitrators concerned as to any adverse claims/ protest/ opposition

11

Original carpeta of the application

12

National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) Certification

-

For non-ICC/IP area: Certificate of Non-Overlap or Report on the Field Based Investigation

-

For ICC/IP area: Certification Precondition or Memorandum of Agreement by and among the applicant, ICC/IP concerned and the NCIP

-

For private lands: proof of ownership, such as certified true copies of Original/Transfer Certificate of Title, among others

13

Proof of payment of evaluation fee for Feasibility Study (P20,000.00)

14

Approved Survey Plan/Application for Order of Survey