the Congress of the Philippines, Bangsamoro Organic Law (2018)
“ Small-scale mining shall be regulated by the Bangsamoro Government to the end that the ecological balance, safety and health, and the interests of the affected communities, the miners, the indigenous peoples, and the ideal government units of the place where such operations are conducted are duly protected and safeguarded. All gold produced by small-scale miners in any mineral area shall be sold to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, or its duly authorized representatives, which shall buy the same at prices competitive with those prevailing in the world market, regardless of volume or weight. ”
