The Provincial Mining Regulatory Board (PMRB) of Surigao del Norte has granted the first renewal of a Small-Scale Mining Contract (SSMC) to Jul’z Gold Ore Mining, allowing the contractor to continue small-scale mining activities within its approved contract area.
The renewal of SSMC No. 001-2024-XIII-SDN was approved during the PMRB’s monthly regular meeting on Aug. 13, 2026, at the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office XIII Training Center in Surigao City, according to a Facebook post by the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) Caraga.
The renewal was the first item on the board’s agenda, the MGB Caraga said.
The contract was renewed pursuant to Republic Act No. 7076, or the People’s Small-Scale Mining Act of 1991, and its revised implementing rules and regulations under DENR Administrative Order No. 2022-03, which provide the regulatory framework for the administration and development of small-scale mining activities.
The renewed SSMC remains subject to compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations and contractual obligations, particularly those covering environmental protection, mine safety and health, and responsible mining practices, according to the MGB Caraga.
The PMRB said the exercise of its regulatory functions is intended to promote the orderly, responsible and sustainable development of mineral resources while safeguarding the environment and the welfare of mining communities.
The renewal allows Jul’z Gold Ore Mining to continue its small-scale mining activities under the terms of its approved contract and applicable regulatory requirements.
