DOE suspends Semirara operations in Antique after mine collapse

By The Manila Times

Jul 17, 2015 9:20 pm

The Department of Energy (DOE) said it has immediately suspended the operations of Semirara Mining Corp. in Caluya, Antique after its open pit coal mine collapsed Friday morning, leaving at least three workers workers while about six others are still missing.

Secretary Zenaida Monsada, officer in charge of the DOE, ordered the immediate suspension of Semirara’s coal operating contract (COC) 5-Antique effective immediately.

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