Philippines - Apply for Mineral Production Sharing Agreement (MPSA)

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for Mineral Production Sharing Agreement (MPSA), the applicant has to approach the Department of Environment and Natural Resources Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) offices link The applicant has click on the region to find nearby offices.
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the particular circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
10. The authority may seek additional information from an applicant if this is necessary to assess the application. The authority does not need to deal further with an application until the applicant has provided this additional information.
11. The authority will undergo a thorough inspection by a certified inspector to ensure that it meets the required standards.
12. After successful verification the authority will issue the permit
13. This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

Mandatory Requirements in the Acceptance of Application

• Application Form (MGB Form No. 6-1)
• For corporation/partnership/association/cooperative: SEC/CDA-certified true copies of Certificate of Registration, Articles of Incorporation/ Partnership/Association and By-Laws
• 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)
• Three (3)-Year Work Program (MGB Form No. 6-2)

Proof of technical competence in the form of:

• Bio-data and track records in mining operations/ environmental management.
• Sworn commitment of the technical person(s) who will undertake the implementation of the Work Programs

• Proof of financial capability in the form of:

For Individuals:

• 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 corp./partnership/association/ cooperative:

• Latest audited Financial Statements.
• Annual Report for the preceding year.
• Credit lines/bank guarantees/ deposits.

• Affidavit of Undertaking (using MGB form)
• Mining Project Feasibility Study (MGB Form No. 5-3)
• Complete and final exploration report pertaining to the area
• Proof of payment of Filing Fee

Use the following link to know more about required documents link

Office Locations & Contacts

Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Philippines
Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB)
MGB Compound, North Avenue,
Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines
Telephone: (02)920-91 20/(02)920-91 36/(02)667-67 00
Email: [email protected]

MGB Regional Office No. 1 - San Fernando City, La Union
Government Center, Sevilla, City of San Fernando, La Union
Tel. No.: (072) 242-1123 / (072) 242-6129
Email: [email protected]

MGB Regional Office No. 2 - Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
Maura, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
Tel. No.: (078) 846-2023
Email: [email protected]

MGB Regional Office No. 3 - City of San Fernando, Pampanga
DM Consunji Building, Diosdado Macapagal Government Center,
Maimpis, City of San Fernando, Pampanga
Tel. No.: (045) 455-1266 / (045) 455-2221
Email: [email protected]

MGB Regional Office No. 4A - Quezon City, Metro Manila
North Avenue corner Agham Road, Diliman, Quezon City
Tel. No.: (02) 8925-6041 / (02) 8925-6042
Email: [email protected]

MGB Regional Office No. 7 - Cebu City, Cebu
Gorordo Avenue, Lahug, Cebu City
Tel. No.: (032) 232-3184 / (032) 231-8648
Email: [email protected]
Website link
Contact Details link

Note: The applicant has click on the region to find nearby offices.

Eligibility

The following Qualified Person may apply for Mineral Production Sharing Agreement (MPSA):

• Individual - a Filipino citizen of legal age and with capacity to contract; or
• Corporation, Partnership, Association or Cooperative - organized or authorized for the purpose of engaging in mining, duly registered in accordance with law, either Filipino or foreign-owned

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as per the authority request.

Validity

• The MPSA grants the mining company the exclusive right to conduct mining activities within the contract area for a period of 25 years, with the possibility of renewal for another 25 years. In exchange, the company is required to pay the government a share of the revenues generated from the mining operations, as well as other fees and taxes.

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Related Videos

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
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e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.

Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name of the applicant
• Address
• City
• State
• Postal code
• Email
• Name of the firm
• Contact address
• City
• State
• Postal code
• Email
• Fax
• Details of partners and employees
• Details of mines
• Total area

Need for the Document

• A Mineral Production Sharing Agreement (MPSA) is a contract between the Philippine government and a mining company, which allows the company to explore, develop, and extract mineral resources within a specified area.

Information which might help

• The MPSA specifies the terms and conditions of the mining operations, including the area covered by the agreement, the type of minerals to be extracted, the mining methods to be used, and the environmental and social obligations of the mining company. The MPSA also outlines the financial and technical capabilities of the mining company to ensure that it has the resources and expertise to undertake the mining activities.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

• The issuance of an MPSA is subject to various legal and regulatory requirements, including compliance with environmental laws and regulations, consultation with affected communities, and approval by various government agencies. The government also has the power to suspend or cancel an MPSA for various reasons, including non-compliance with the terms of the agreement or violations of environmental and social standards.