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Under the Philippine Mining Act (RA 7942), what agreement allows a qualified contractor to conduct mining operations while the government retains ownership of the minerals?
- Ancestral Domain Title
- Environmental Compliance Certificate
- Mineral Production Sharing Agreement (MPSA)
- Forest Land Use Agreement
Answer
C. Mineral Production Sharing Agreement (MPSA)
Solution
An MPSA allows a contractor to undertake mining operations while the State retains ownership of the mineral resources.
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