MPSA & FTAA

Question 1

An agreement between the Contractor and the
Government in which the Government grants the
Contractor the right to conduct mining operations
within the area of contract, excluding the title.

Answer 1

Mineral Agreement

Question 2

Qualification of MPSA

Answer 2

• Filipino citizen of legal age (Individual)
• Authorized for the purpose of engaging in mining under the law. (Corporation, Partnership, Association or Cooperative)

Question 3

Term of MPSA

Answer 3

25 years

Question 4

Renewable years of MPSA

Answer 4

25 years, Upon renewal can be taken by either government or contractor.

Question 4

Renewable years of MPSA

Answer 4

25 years, Upon renewal can be taken by either government or contractor.

Question 5

Mandatory requirements for Individual (MPSA)

Answer 5

Location map
Three-year Development/Utilization Work
Program
Proof of technical competence
Proof of financial capability
Mining Project Feasibility Study
Complete and Final Exploration report

Question 5

Mandatory requirements for Individual (MPSA)

Answer 5

Location map
Three-year Development/Utilization Work
Program
Proof of technical competence
Proof of financial capability
Mining Project Feasibility Study
Complete and Final Exploration report

Question 5

Mandatory requirements for Individual (MPSA)

Answer 5

• Location map
• Three-year Development/Utilization Work Program
• Proof of technical competence
• Proof of financial capability
• Mining Project Feasibility Study
• Complete and Final Exploration report

Question 6

Mandatory requirements for Corporation, Partnership, Association or Cooperative (MPSA)

Answer 6

• Certificate of Registration, Articles of Incorporation/Partnership/Association and By-Laws
• Location map or Sketch plan
• Three-year Development/Utilization Work
  Program
• Proof of technical competence
• Proof of financial capability
  affidavit of Undertaking for Corporation,
• Partnership, association or Cooperatives Mining – Feasibility Study
• Complete and Final Exploration Report

Question 7

Mandatory requirements For the holder of mining lease and existing contracts

Answer 7

• Certification that the mining/quarry claims are valid and subsisting
• Environmental report
• Environmental Compliance Certificate
• Mining Project Feasibility Study
• Approved survey plan

Question 8

Additional Requirements for MPSA
application

Answer 8

-Environmental Compliance Certificate
-Environmental Protection and Enhancement
Program
-Certificate of Environmental Management and
-Community Relations Record
-Approved survey plan
-Certification Precondition (FCIP) - NCIP