TO: | The Director Bureau of Mines Manila |
(1) | The processing of all existing claims for elemental or native sulphur are hereby suspended. | |
(2) | All holders of mining lenses and permits covering elemental or native sulphur may be allowed to operate, provided that they supply the raw material requirement of the low-cost housing project when required, at ceiling prices to be fixed by the proper government authority, or may enter into operating contract with a government agency or entity which shall operate the mine in consideration of royalties to be fixed by the government or agreed upon by both parties. | |
(3) | When warranted, the government may take over the operation of the mine under terms and conditions to be determined by the government. |