Tag: Mining
Green activists, faith-based groups lament lifting of ban on open-pit mining...
"We will not take this sitting down. We will not take this silently," said Bishop Cerilo Casicas of the Diocese of Marbel
Philippine province lifts open-pit mining ban, paves way for Tampakan project
The Tampakan project on Mindanao island has been described as "one of the largest undeveloped copper-gold deposits in the world"
Families in Laos’ capital say sand-dredging destroying their village
Sand dredging is a problem in other riparian communities along the Mekong, including Cambodia, Myanmar, and Vietnam
Two dozen dead, 80 still missing days after jade mine landslide...
Sources said among those who remain missing are scavengers, drivers, supervisors, and company staff
At least 17 feared dead in Myanmar jade mine landslide
Local media and sources in the area said that 40 people were buried in the landslide, which struck around 10:30 p.m. on Monday
Indian bishop, 5 priests freed on bail after being charged of...
Justice K Murali Shankar granted bail to the accused on condition that they cooperate with the investigation team
Bishop calls for probe into mining operations that caused water in...
The local government of Davao Oriental province announced that mining operations in Banaybanay town had already been shut down
One dead, dozens missing after landslide at jade mine in Myanmar
While it is unclear whether the mining is officially sanctioned by the junta, it largely takes place under the cover of night
Catholic bishop hits gov’t endorsement of coal mining project in Mindanao
The project, under the coal operating contracts of the mining companies, covers at least 9,000 hectares of land
Faith, green groups press for ‘pro-people,’ ‘pro-environment’ bets in Philippine polls
“We have seen our fair share of destruction of lives and ecosystems .... Are these not enough for us to finally say no to mining?"