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LAFAYETTE Mining announced Tuesday its environment systems had withstood the three recent typhoons and that it remained in full compliance of the conditions of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources for the resumption of its operations.

In a press statement, Lafayette said all its environmental infrastructure had withstood the tests of three consecutive typhoons — “Milenyo,” “Reming,” and “Seniang.”

“Our dams and ponds, the open pit, and other environmental infrastructure incurred zero damage despite strong winds and rains, with plenty to spare. The environment was fully protected as we had promised early this year that we would be the model of responsible mining here,” said Carlos G. Dominguez, Lafayette Philippines chair and president.

Dominguez said damage was limited to buildings, electricals, conveyor belts, roads, and the wharf. He added: “Our environmental systems could not have been subjected to a worse test. And we passed with flying colors.”

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