Philippine Metals Working With MGB to Overturn Cancellation of Dilong EPA
April 21 2011 - 6:30PM
Marketwired
Philippine Metals Inc. ("Philippine Metals" or the "Company") (TSX
VENTURE: PHI)(OTCQX: PHIXF)(FRANKFURT: PM7) announces that since
the date of the local elections in Tubo, Abra last October, the
Company has accelerated its constructive efforts to work with the
new local government and community leaders to gain their support
for its Exploration Permit Application ("EPA") at Dilong.
Negotiations with the rightful indigenous peoples to acquire Free
and Prior Informed Consent (FPIC) have been initiated and are
progressing positively and consultation with the Local Government
Unit's Sanggunian has been ongoing, both key aspects of the EPA
process. However, as a result of the Philippine government Mines
and Geosciences Bureau's (the "MGB") "use it or lose it policy",
which it has now taken steps to enforce, the Company has recently
received formal notification from the MGB that its Dilong EPA has
been cancelled. The Company believes that its permit has not been
cancelled legally and it is currently in discussions with the MGB
to resolve this matter and has filed with the MGB central office
the appropriate objection notice, supported by documentation
already filed with the MGB regional office demonstrating that the
Company has been actively progressing its permit application and
complying with all of the requirements set by the government, as
described above. In addition, the Company notes that in its case,
the MGB appears not to have observed its "three-letter-policy" of
notification in exacting compliance in respect of its Dilong EPA.
The Company will continue to engage with the MBG to rectify this
situation and expects that its Dilong EPA will be reinstated in due
course. The Company is supportive of the MGB's efforts to drive
reform in the Philippines mining industry and will continue to
engage with and support the government in its efforts to implement
its reform program. The Company will provide a further update as
developments require.
About Philippine Metals Inc.
Philippine Metals Inc. is focused on the exploration, discovery
and development of highly prospective copper and copper-gold
deposits in the Philippines. Based on the region's geological
environment, the company's management team recognizes the country's
potential for hosting large, world-class deposits of copper and
copper-gold.
The Company's initial projects, Taurus, Malitao and Dilong, are
examples of management's ability to source quality, highly
prospective targets. The management team combines strong financial
capabilities with world-class experience in mineral exploration,
discovery and mine development.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF
PHILIPPINE METALS INC.
Feisal Somji, Chief Executive Officer
This news release contains forward-looking information including
but not limited to comments regarding the timing and content of
upcoming work programs, geological interpretations and potential
mineral recovery. Forward-looking information includes disclosure
regarding possible future events, conditions or results of
operations that is based on assumptions about future economic
conditions and courses of action, and therefore, involves inherent
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"estimated", "plan", "anticipated", "expected", "intend", believe",
and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking
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uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results,
performance or achievements of the Company to be materially
different from any future results, performance or achievement
expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. For any
forward-looking information given, management has assumed that the
analytical results it has received are reliable, and has applied
geological interpretation methodologies which are consistent with
industry standards. Although management has a reasonable basis for
the conclusions drawn, there can be no assurance that
forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate and actual
results may differ materially from those currently anticipated in
such statements. Forward-looking statements included in this news
release are made as of the date of this press release and the
Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise
any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly
required by applicable securities legislation.
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Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX
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accuracy of this release.
Contacts: Philippine Metals Inc. Marshall Farris President &
Director 604.684.4743 ext. 222 403.398.0693 (FAX)
marshall@philippinemetals.com www.philippinemetals.com Ascenta
Capital Partners Inc. Jamie Mathers Investor Relations 604.684.4743
ext. 236 or 866.684.4209 Jamie@ascentacapital.com
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