Semirara Mining Decries Asset Surrender Rule in Bidding
Semirara Mining and Power Corporation (SMPC) has protested a new bidding rule for the Semirara Island mines that requires the current operator to surrender its assets to the government to participate. SMPC argues this condition is unfair, effectively barring them from bidding, contrary to existing laws, and potentially undermining government revenue.
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