THE Philippines, through the Philippine Mineral Reporting Code Committee (PMRCC), gained international recognition from the Committee for Mineral Reserves International Reporting Standards (CRIRSCO) after being accepted as its 15th member. The country's acceptance in CRIRSCO enhances the transparency and credibility of the Philippine mining sector.
(From left) Philippine Mineral Reporting Code Committee Representative and Nickel Asia Corp. Vice President Rolando Cruz, PMRC Committee representative Ciceron Angeles Jr. Committee for Mineral Reserves International Reporting Standards President Edson Ribiero, and Australia CRIRSCO representative Peter Stoker during the ceremony for the Philippines’ formal admission to the mining standards body in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on October 17, 2023. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO