Semirara Mining Warns Against New Bidding Rules, Citing Risk to Government Revenue
Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC), a major Philippine coal and power producer, warned that proposed changes to government mining auction rules could significantly reduce its revenue contributions, potentially losing the country a vital income source. SMPC has paid over P70 billion to the government in nearly three decades.
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