EARTH-2026-0012

Cease and desist order stops Fortuna Mining exploration in Subic

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Referred to authorities

Step 3 of 6 · reported 144 days ago

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What was reported

On 4 May 2026 the DENR Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office 3, under Regional Director Noel B. Lacadin, ordered Fortuna Mining Corporation to cease and desist from exploration in Barangay Cawag, Subic. The company was exploring under Exploration Permit No. EP-001-2026-III without proof of consultation and endorsement by the local Sanggunian and without a National Commission on Indigenous Peoples certification, both required before implementing its work program. The permit also covers Pundakit in San Antonio and Looc and Balaybay in Castillejos. Subic officials said the company agreed to remove all equipment from the site.

Evidence

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This case is documented in public reporting. Every fact on this page comes from the sources below, which are kept against the case so the record can be checked.

DENR issues cease-and-desist order to Zambales mining firm
Daily Tribune · May 5, 2026
DENR halts firm's mining exploration in Zambales
Philippine Star · May 9, 2026

The full history

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January 16, 2026Reported
Notice of Fortuna Mining's exploration permit application (EXPA000278 III) was posted.
Recorded by MGB Regional Office 3
May 4, 2026Referred to authorities
A cease and desist order was issued for exploring without LGU endorsement and NCIP certification, and the firm was told to remove its mining equipment.
Recorded by MGB Regional Office 3
May 9, 2026Action in progress
Town officials reported that Fortuna agreed to pull out all equipment from the exploration area.
Recorded by Subic municipal government