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Philippine Mining Act of 1995

An Act Instituting a New System of Mineral Resources Exploration, Development, Utilization, and Conservation

R.A. No. 7942 |

Republic Act No. 7942
 
March 03, 1995
 
An Act Instituting a New System of Mineral Resources Exploration, Development, Utilization, and Conservation
 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:
 
CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS
 
Sec. 1 Title. This Act shall be known as the Philippine Mining Act of 1995.
 
Sec. 2 Declaration of Policy. All mineral resources in public and private lands within the territory and exclusive economic zone of the Republic of the Philippines are owned by the State. It shall be the responsibility of the State to promote their rational...