TACLOBAN CITY – Due to the strong opposition of farmers and residents affected by black sand mining in MacArthur, Leyte, the MacArthur Iron Projects Corp. announced the removal of the giant cutter suction dredger in Barangay Maya on Thursday, Feb. 19. “In light of the current situation, and in...
DAVAO CITY – The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office of South Cotabato believes that ongoing open pit coal mining operations may have contributed to the massive landslide in Sitio El Dulog in the mountainous Barangay Ned in Lake Sebu, South Cotabato. But PDRRMO Rolly Doane...
Consunji-led Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC) sought to calm investors who have been selling down its stock, as well as that of parent company DMCI Holdings Inc., by expressing confidence it will win the bid for a new coal operating contract (COC) after the government said it will not extend...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has noted the significant effects of mining on agriculture following the strong opposition of farmers and residents of MacArthur, Leyte, to the impending operation of a giant cutter suction dredger for black sand mining. Jenny Lyn Almeria, Regional Technical...
MACARTHUR, Leyte – Hundreds of people are protesting the impending operation of a giant cutter suction dredger for black sand mining here. “This is a symbol of our united call for the government to take our side against mining. This is not a political call but a campaign because we are one of...
DAVAO CITY – The provincial government of Davao Oriental has withdrawn support for nickel mining operations in the Mount Hamiguitan Wildlife Sanctuary Range after mining companies allegedly committed several violations. In a resolution passed by the provincial council on Jan. 28 signed by Gov....
MACARTHUR, Leyte – Residents and farmers affected by black sand mining in this municipality have expressed concern for their security and livelihood ahead of the impending operation of a giant cutter suction dredger. The dredger, which arrived on Jan. 25, is owned by MacArthur Iron Sand Project...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Police in Northern Mindanao pledged Monday to target larger networks behind illegal mining after a weekend raid in Misamis Oriental netted P30.8-million worth of equipment and 24 suspects, including two Chinese nationals. Police Brig. Gen. Christopher Abrahano, Police...
The International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines (ICHRP) on Monday, Jan. 26 called on President Marcos to intervene and order the immediate release of seven residents arrested during the “violent” dispersal of an anti-mining barricade in Dupax del Norte, Nueva Vizcaya. “ICHRP...
Just in time for a recovery in metal prices, MacroAsia Mining Corp. (MMC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Lucio Tan Group’s (LTG) MacroAsia Corp. (MAC), has received regulatory approval for the revival of its nickel mine in Palawan province. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE),...
MATI CITY, Davao Oriental – Nickel laterite ore extracted in Mati City has entered the global supply chain for electric vehicle (EV) batteries, as demand for the metal rises in tandem with the expansion of renewable energy and clean transportation technologies, according to Hallmark Mining Corp....
BUTUAN CITY – The Butuan City Mobile Force Company (BCMFC) arrested 10 individuals allegedly involved in illegal mining during a raid in Barangay Bilay here on Monday afternoon. BCMFC chief Police Lt. Col. Randie Azote said in an interview Tuesday that the 10 suspects were caught in the act of...
