Tag: Mining
Catholic diocese in southern Philippines submits petition against open-pit mining
The campaign, which was launched on August 16, had already gathered 78,229 signatures
Opposition to black sand mining needs people’s support, says Philippine priest
Father Antonio Labiao of Caritas said civil society groups have a role in educating the public about the impact of black sand mining
Diocese in southern Philippines campaigns for stay of open-pit mining ban
The petition calls on the government to “stand firm in its duty to ensure the safety, convenience, and well-being of its constituents”
Parched villages in India’s coal-mining hubs hunt for scarce water
In India's coal mining hubs, residents must dig deeper, tap nearby rivers or buy water from tankers to tackle worsening water scarcity
Philippine green groups dismayed over gov’t decision to renew mining deal
OceanaGold Corporation announced that the Philippines has renewed its contract for the Didipio gold and copper mine for another 25 years
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