Tag: Mining
Philippine groups renew call to scrap 1995 mining law
The groups urged the passage of the People’s Mining Bill that will regulate the industry and “ensure accountability"
Where do we begin again?
Civil society must rouse people from their comfort zones, focusing again on the public good that makes a difference in our country
The perils of extracting limestone in Nepal’s Indigenous Chepang communities
The ongoing extraction activities of crusher and mining industries pose a significant problem in Indigenous Chepang settlements
Laos to start fining mining companies amid complaints about projects
Most of the recently approved projects were for Chinese investors, according to the Lao Ministry of Planning and Investment
Philippine bishop voices alarm over ‘escalating’ mining activities on historic island
At present, the diocese said there are at least four mining companies operating in Homonhon
Indonesian farmers fight for their land in nickel mining boom
Facing the prospect of losing their land and livelihood, around a dozen Wawonii villagers take turns keeping watch from a hut
Philippine bishop calls for stronger resistance against ‘rape of nature’
“Destroying the environment is a sin. And so as believers, we are obliged to protect our only home,” Bishop Mesiona said
Philippine green groups call for cancellation of mining contracts
The protestors warned the government from catering to the "vested interests" of mining companies
‘Listen to the voice of the people,’ bishop appeals on behalf...
“It is only appropriate to respect their rights and listen to their grievances,” said the bishop
Countries meet to halt wide-ranging threats against oceans
Some 600 leaders of government, the business sector, green groups and academics will discuss expanding marine protected areas
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