Republic of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources MINES AND GEOSCIENCES BUREAU REGION Region: Region I (Ilocos) Land Area and Mineral Potential Provinces: 4 Mineral Profile Cities: 9 1, 296,462 ha (source PSA) Municipalities: 116 The Philippine government Total land area of the Region in Barangays: 3,265 promotes the rational hectares.

Population (as of 2015 census): exploration, development, Total: 5,024,128 utilization and conservation of 24.79% or as of 2016 Density: 390/km2 (1,000/sq mi) mineral resources guided by its Percentage of the Region’s total Major economic activities: Livestock land area covered by mining raising, farming and fishing, fish paste commitment to responsible tenements. However, it should be processing, milkfish (bangus) minerals development. emphasized that said area is still cultivation subject to the mandatory Economic Contribution relinquishment as provided by law. PhP 2.16Billion or 12% Estimated Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) of Region I, Ilocos from Environmental Protection mining and quarrying at constant 2000 and Rehabilitation prices. It accounted 12% of the total GRDP of the Region in 2016. The Philippine government

Mining Investments ensures the adequate PhP 121.89 Billion protection of the (estimated, as of December 2015) environment, before, during mining operations and Gross Ouptut (estimated, 2016) beyond the life of the mine. PhP 1.336 Billion Value of Limestone, Pebbles, Sand and Gravel, Shale, Silica, Calcereous Sandstone, Zeolite, Cement, Clinker

Social Development and Export Management Php 71.59 Million and US$ 37.699 (2016) PhP818 Million (as of October 2017) Total estimated export value of pebbles Amount committed by operating mines and processed aggregates, construction for the development of their host and river sand, crushed limestone and gravel in Economic Growth neighboring communities through their 2016. Australia, Canada, Singapore, approved Social Development and Malaysia, Taiwan, France, Germany, The Philippine government Management Program. Around 59 (fifty- Belguim, South Korea, Japan, Turkey, The commits to provide a competitive nine) barangays stand to benefit from Netherlands, Guam and Bataan are its investment climate and adequate the implementation of approved SDMP major trading partners. protection of the rights and of the mining company.

privileges of mining investors. Employment Environmental Protection and 3,969 (employed, as of 2016) Mineral Resources Development Projects Rehabilitation While estimates vary, it is conservatively PhP72.87 Million (as of October 2017) projected that for every basic job in the . (2 MPSA) Amount committed by operating mines mining company about four (4) ancillary and . (2 Crushing Plants) for the implementation of approved indirect jobs may be generated in the . (1 Cement Plant) upstream and downstream sectors. plans/programs/projects/activities under . (1Cement Plant, 2 their Environmental Protection and MPSA, 1 FTAA) The emergence of small enterprises/ Enhancement Program, and Final Mine Rehabilitation and/or Decommissioning businesses in the host and neighboring Plan, respectively. communities due to the presence of mining operations in the area, and the livelihood projects supported by the Mining Forest Program mining companies, which generate both Social Equity and Development 282,067 seedlings as of June 2017 Number of seedlings planted by employment and income, cannot be operating mines in more than 6,338.84 discounted. These economic activities will The Philippine government hectares of mined-out and other areas naturally stimulate the local economy. recognizes the rights and as of 2016. participation of the communities Taxes & Fees Paid and indigenous peoples and PhP861.84 Billion (estimated, 2016) Amount of national and local taxes, fees ensures the fair and equitable and royalties generated and contributed to sharing of benefits among the the Philippine economy. company, the government and host communities

“Mining shall be pro-people and pro-environment in sustaining wealth creation and improved quality of life” © Mines and Geosciences Bureau June 2017 Mineral Resources Development Projects

. Ilocos Norte (2 MPSA) . Ilocos Sur (2 Crushing Plants) . La Union (1 Cement Plant) . Pangasinan(1Cement Plant, 2 MPSA, 1 FTAA)

ILOCOS NORTE ILOCOS SUR

2 MPSA . 2 Crushing Plants . Marble Mining Corporation (under care . 8 Industrial Sand and Gravel and maintenance) . 29 Commercial Sand and Gravel . Rigid Aggregates and Mining . 4 Quarry Operators Corporation (under exploration)

-27 Industrial Sand and Gravel -29 Commercial Sand and Gravel -1 Quarry Operator PANGASINAN

2 MPSA . Northern Cement Corporation . Heirs of Elias Olegario LA UNION -1 Financial or Technical Assistance Agreement -2 Mineral Processing Permit MPSA -23 Quarry Operators . Holcim Mining and Development -71 Industrial Sand and Gravel Corporation -74 Commercial Sand and Gravel

-9 Special Pebble Picking Operators -26 Commercial Sand and Gravel -3 Industrial Sand and Gravel