Crude mining allowed in ComVal ‘for humanitarian reasons’

May 2nd, 2011

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DAVAO CITY, Philippines—An official of the town of Pantukan in Compostela Valley admitted here Thursday that it allowed small-time miners to operate in Barangay Kingking even though the area had been identified as prone to landslides “for humanitarian reasons.”
Thirteen people were confirmed to have been killed in the landslide that swept away miners’ huts in […]

Aquino calls for compromise on mining issue

March 17th, 2011

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DAVAO CITY, Philippines – President Benigno Aquino III said Wednesday a compromise was needed in the battle between large-scale mining interests and the continued dominance of small-scale mining operations in mineral-rich areas of the country.
Speaking before at least 700 mayors during the Local Government Summit held at the Grand Regal Hotel here Wednesday afternoon, Mr. […]