DENR cites, gives awards to BRMC
THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. III (MGB-R3) awarded to Benguet Corporation’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Benguetcorp Resources Management Corporation or “BRMC” (formerly Benguetcorp Nickel Mines, Inc.) a plaque of recognition for attaining the highest score of 94.47% in the Tenement, Safety and Health, Environment, and Social Development (TSHES) Monitoring, and a certificate of recognition for having the best recorded improvement on its operations CY 2020 vs CY 2019, both under the Metallic Category.
The DENR cited BRMC during the Stakeholders’ Summit held on April 8, 2022 at the Royce Hotel, Clark Freeport, Pampanga, BRMC was also commended by MGB-R3 for its efforts in keeping its permitted area in Sta. Cruz, Zambales safe and conducive for work through a certificate of recognition for attaining two million Man Hours Worked Without Any Lost Time Accident Up until the End of CY 2021.
These recognitions and awards underscore the long-term commitment of Benguet Corporation to safe and environmentally friendly mining operations within and outside the host communities in Sta. Cruz, Zambales where it operates.