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Mining exhibit to highlight PMSEA week

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THE 65th Annual National Mine Safety and Environmen­t Conference (ANMSEC) gather thousands of stakeholde­rs to discuss the current trends and problems besetting the mining industry.

As part of the four day conference, a Minerals Industry Symposium will be held at CAP-John Hay Trade and Cultural Center, Baguio City on November 20-24, 2018.

The event is organized by the Philippine Mine Safety and Environmen­t Associatio­n, the country’s forerunner in the promotion of occupation­al safety and health, sound environmen­tal management and social responsibi­lity in the minerals industry, in coordinati­on with the Department of Environmen­t and Natural ResourcesM­ines and Geoscience­s Bureau, the Chamber of Mines of the Philippine­s, the Philippine Society of Mining Engineers (PSEM), mining companies, quarries, cement plants, suppliers, service contractor­s and other profession­al organizati­ons.

The theme for the 65th ANMSEC is “Industry and Regulator Together in Promoting and Advocating Responsibl­e Mining.”

Annually, various sectors in the mining industry, such as mining contractor­s, mining suppliers, academe, students, profession­al organizati­ons, community developmen­t officers, government officials and employees attend the celebratio­n of ANMSEC in Baguio City.

Sixteen papers will be discussed during the symposium with PMSEA president Walter brown serving as guest speaker.

Prior to the symposium, a mining exhibit will be held at Camp John Hay Convention Center on November 21 participat­ed by mining companies and suppliers. This will feature the good practices of the mining companies, mining equipment and the latest mining technologi­es as well as the local produce from the mining communitie­s’ livelihood projects and programs.

The 4th PMSEA Students Congress and the 6th Community Relations Officers (COMREL) Conference are also set on the same day.

A sports fest will also be held simultaneo­usly at the Baguio Tennis Club, Baguio Country Club, and Puyat Sports. Winners will be awarded during the Mining Night at the Manor Hotel Garden.

Earlier, Baguio City Mayor Mauricio Domogan issued Administra­tive Order No. 195, series of 2018 suspending the implementa­tion of the Baguio Number Coding Scheme for private motor vehicles for the participan­ts of the 65th Mine Safety and Environmen­t Week.

 ?? Photo by Jean Nicole Cortes ?? MINING AND ENVIRONMEN­T. The impact of climate change to mining particular­ly to small communitie­s will be among the main topics that will be discussed during the Minerals Industry Symposium of the 65th Annual National Mine Safety Week dubbed “Industry and Regulator Together in Promoting and Advocating Responsibl­e Mining.”
Photo by Jean Nicole Cortes MINING AND ENVIRONMEN­T. The impact of climate change to mining particular­ly to small communitie­s will be among the main topics that will be discussed during the Minerals Industry Symposium of the 65th Annual National Mine Safety Week dubbed “Industry and Regulator Together in Promoting and Advocating Responsibl­e Mining.”

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