Group formed vs.mining in central Negros

Representatives from various sectors in southern Negros Occidental have formed the People’s Movement for Environmental Protection in Central Negros to campaign against mining activities and mining applications in the area, organizers said in a press release.
At its First General Assembly in Himamaylan City on Friday, PEMEP-CN gathered about 115 participants from non-government organizations, people’s organizations, […]

Philex mine exploration in Negros Occidental slammed

From: newsinfo.inquirer.net
By Carla Gomez
Visayas Bureau
BACOLOD CITY — Ongoing exploratory drilling by Philex Gold Philippines in Hinobaan town in southern Negros Occidental endangers rice lands and coastal resources in the area, environmentalists said.
Efren Fabila, chairman of the Negros Concern for Environment Protection, said they would present the findings of a recently concluded environment investigative mission by […]