NVizcaya officials sign pact with mining firm

Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya (November 11) — Barangay officials of Didipio in Kasibu town recently signed the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with a mining firm, allowing their full blown operation to extract gold and copper deposits in the area.

Kasibu mayor Romeo Tayaban said the MOA, signed by the majority of barangay Didipio officials have strengthened the Australian company Oceana Gold Philippines Incorporated (OGPI) in asserting their rights to mine areas covered by their Financial and Technical Assistance Agreement (FTAA).

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