Holcim Mining and Development Corporation Quickfacts
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Republic of the Philippines Department of Environment and Natural Resources MINES AND GEOSCIENCES BUREAU Holcim Mining and Development Corporation Region: Region I (Ilocos) Employment Province: La Union Quickfacts 90 (company employed as of December 2017) Municipality: Bacnotan 5 regulars, 85 contractor employees Barangays: 47 The Philippine government Population of Bacnotan (as of The emergence of small enterprises/ 2015): promotes the rational businesses in the host and neighboring Population: 47, 078 exploration, development, communities due to the presence of Density: 550/km2 (1,400/sq mi) utilization and conservation of mining operations in the area, and the Land Area: 76.60 sq/km2 mineral resources guided by its livelihood projects supported by the Income Classification: 1st municipal commitment to responsible mining companies, which generate both employment and income, cannot be income class minerals development. Major economic activities: farming, discounted. These economic activities honey making will naturally stimulate the local economy. Economic Growth Environmental Protection and Management The Philippine government commits to The Philippine government provide a competitive ensures the adequate protection investment climate and of the environment, before, adequate protection of during mining operations and the rights and privileges beyond the life of the mine. of mining investors. Social Development and Mining Project General Information Management Program PhP 2,527,927.12 (2017) Mineral Production Sharing Agreement Amount committed by the company for (MPSA) Contractor: Holcim Mining and Development Corporation the development of its host and Mining Tenement: MPSA 042-95-1, MPSA neighboring communities through the 043-95-1, MPSA 236-2007-1, MPSA 238- approved Social Development and 2007-1, MPSA 295-2009-1 Economic Contribution Management Program (SDMP). 13 Date Approved: June 21, 1995, June 21, (thirteen) barangays, (Bacnotan-Quirino, 1995, June 8, 2007, July 6, 2007, November Mining Investments Ballogo, Galongen, Mabanengbeng 1, 5, 2009 Date of Expiration: June 20, 2020, June PhP 606.211 Million (Estimated. as of Mabanengbeng 2, Maragayap, 20, 2020, June 7, 2032, July 5, 2032, December 2017) Nangalisan, Paagan, Ubbog; Balaoan- November 4, 2034 Almeida, Paraoir; Luna-Darigayos, Term of MPSA: 25 years; renewable for Gross Output Pitpitac; Agno-Namatucan, Allabon, another term not exceeding 25 years Aloleng, Baruan, Dangley, Gayusan, Contract Area: 1.380 Million metric tons of Magsaysay, San Juan, Tupa) stand to 411.2449 hectares, 217.7435 hectares, Limestone, 25,189,615 bags sold or benefit from the implementation of its 246.4756 hectares, 259.0831 hectares, Php 4.243 Billion (estimated, 2017) 657.8361 hectares approved SDMP. Location: Agno, Pangasinan, Balaoan and Exports Luna La Union, Balaoan, La Union, Environmental Protection and Bacnotan and Balaoan La Union, Agno, No Exports for 2017 Rehabilitation Pangasinan Mineral Commodity: Silica, Limestone, Taxes & Fees Paid (2017) PhP 13.475 Million (as of December 2017) Pozzolan (shale), Silica, Limestone PhP 2.342 Million Amount committed by the company for Mineral Resource: 2M Mt at 75% SiO2, Amount of national and local taxes, the implementation of approved 12.1M Mt CaO, 42M Mt CaO, 7M Mt CaO, fees and royalties generated and plans/programs/projects/activities under 3.5M Mt. at 75% SiO , 6M Mt CaO 2 contributed to the Philippine economy its Environmental Protection and Office Address: 151 EDSA, : 5th Floor in 2017. Enhancement Program, and Final Mine One Campus Place, Tower B, 1080 Campus Rehabilitation and/or Decommissioning Avenue,McKinley Hill, Taguig City 1634 Social Equity and Development Plans, respectively. Company Structure: Holcim Philippines Incorporated 29.71% - Filipino, Holcim Philippines Manufacturing Corporation The Philippine government Mining Forest Program 10.29% - Filipino, Holcim Philippines recognizes the rights and 127,193 seedlings as of December 2017 Incorporated Retirement Fund 60.00% - participation of the communities and Number of seedlings planted by the Filipino Indigenous Peoples and ensures the mining company in 466.22 hectares fair and equitable sharing of benefits mined-out and other areas as of among the company, the government December 2017. 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.