MERGED: Mining Issues

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OK ra na oi! basta tarongon lang jud ang waste management system nila

[grabehbebe]

Lafayette to develop a resort at mining site

Rapu-rapu, Albay: Lafayette Philippines Inc. is now planning to develop a half-kilometer stretch white sand beach resort on this island where they are conducting polymetallic mining operations.

Manny Agcaoili, president of the Lafayette subsidiary, Rapu-rapu Processing Inc., said they discovered a white sand beach in Barangay Ungay.

In an interview, Agcaoili said they have already visited the area and has even swum in its waters.

He said they would first develop the area into a private resort for the employees of the mining company and then eventually open it up for the general public.

Agcaoili said they would initially be conducting clearing operations in the area to make it more conducive to swimming.

The pristine waters, sea grass beds and mangroves of Albay Gulf create an exceptionally rich fishing ground for fishermen.

Dolphins, sea turtles, egrets, and purple herons are frequently sighted in these waters. Five of the seven marine turtles in the world are found in the Albay Gulf, while the eastern coast, including Rapu Rapu, is a migration path for whale sharks.

Agcaoili said they also intend to develop a forest trail in Maypajo, another barangay in Rapu-rapu.

He said they intend to reforest the area after mining it and eventually, return it to its original status.

Agcaoili said they have in place an entire rehabilitation plan for the area including its reforestation.

[grabehbebe]

NEWS: GMA vows full support for mining
http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/?...ics2_oct6_2006
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PGMA has clarified about the issues in mining. She said that she supports modern mining and has called for regular dialogs among stakeholders in the mining industry to maximize production of the country’s mineral wealth, valued at $1.3 trillion.

She explains that this mining process is a kind of mining that respects the environment, provides jobs and income for the local community and revenues for the government and that If we are going to be competitive enough to invite big investors, it also works both ways. We need to constantly work on more dialogue between miners and local groups including NGOs to increase understanding in order for this sector to realize its full potential which is very great indeed.

Mining is not bad at all, if certain rules are to be followed, there will be no arguments has to be raised.

[kakanispiderman]

sooooo trueeeeeee

[gareb]

merging similar threads.

[bosin]

okay ra bya they just need to have the technology. the sad thing is the reason why a lot of foreign investors owns big mining company is that they just invest then they make money out of it. mga government sa wla mag monitor muna cya nahitabo sa Palawan

[barloval]

Nanawag man gud akong miga..gipang hostage daw cla....or naa ra daw cla sulod sa ofis nya mga npa naa sa gawas....upat na daw ka guards ang namatay...mayta naa nay news about ani...daghan baya ko classmates naa didto ga work...kaluoy pud...

[cptn_star]

sure jd na brader? you should have called the media.

[Faeries]

I am not sure if I should post it here, anyway the mods can move it.

Mining has its pros and cons, but I am for a sustainable development.

Would like to encourage our bros and sis here to sign the petition.
No to mining in Palawan | Save Palawan | Stop Mining | Sign the Petition

[istoryamember]

hmmmmm.. i like mining. ako mga stocks puro mining