Tag: Mining
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?"
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”
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