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Foreign Participation in Philippine Mining: Rules on Foreign Ownership
Foreign participation in Philippine mining is allowed through an exploration permit, FTAA, or mineral processing permit under the Philippine Mining Act of 1995.
Deadline Compliance Is Key: Loss of Mining Rights Due to FTAA Application Lapses
Philippine Supreme Court rules that failure to meet FTAA relinquishment deadlines under DMO 97-07 results in automatic cancellation of mining applications.
Mining Contract Transfers: When New Laws Don't Apply Retroactively
Supreme Court ruling on FTAA transfers, presidential approval requirements, and the non-retroactive application of the Philippine Mining Act of 1995.