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The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is considering lifting the suspension imposed on quarry operators in Albay, particularly those around Mt. Mayon, the most active volcano in the country.
Last month, the agency recommended to the Albay provincial government the suspension of quarry operations in the area until its working group, led by the Office of Mines and Geosciences (MGB), finished its investigation on the scope and impact of quarrying in river systems. on the slopes of Mt. Mayon.
Some residents believe that the volcano’s recent lahar avalanche that killed at least six people and buried communities was caused not only by the super typhoon “Rolly” (international name: Goni) but also by local mining operations.
But in a statement issued by the DENR, he said there was now an “urgent need” to empty and restore the capacity of the river channels around Mt. Mayon, which was the basis for the MGB’s recommendation to finally lift the moratorium.
MGB director Wilfredo Moncano said that of the 106 quarry operators covered by the suspension, 91 met the requirements, while only 15 have permit violations. INQ
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