Canadian Mining In The Philippines
Development for Whom?
By Fr. Edwin Gariguez
Impact Magazine
CBCP Communication Development
Foundation, Inc.,
Vol.45, No.5, pp.4-6, 15
Agnico-Eagle Mines Limited has emerged as a gold stock of choice with its emphasis on quality and exceptional record of creating shareholder value. It has one of the most robust growth profiles in the industry with gold production poised to double by 2009 and double again by 2010. Agnico-Eagle also has gold reserves of 18.1 million ounces across its six mines in Canada, Finland and Mexico, with four deposits that may ultimately exceed 5 million ounces each.
The document appears to be a presentation for two different mining companies - Rainy River Resources Ltd, which is exploring a gold deposit in Ontario, and Frontier Rare Earths, which is developing a rare earth deposit in South Africa.
For Rainy River Resources, key points include a preliminary economic assessment showing over 13 years of mine life producing 497,000 ounces of gold and silver annually at an average cash cost of $417 per ounce. Upside potential exists to expand the deposit.
For Frontier Rare Earths, their Zandkopsdrift deposit in South Africa contains over 947,000 tons of rare earth oxides, including high levels of praseodymium, neodymium and other valuable
Magellan Minerals is advancing its Coringa gold project in Brazil towards production. The project currently has a resource of 269,000 ounces of gold in the measured and indicated categories and 98,000 ounces in inferred. Magellan plans to complete a feasibility study in 2014 and make a construction decision for an underground mine at Coringa. The company also holds the Cuiu Cuiu project which has over 1.2 million ounces of gold in inferred resources across two deposits and the potential to be a large gold district. Magellan is led by a proven management team with extensive experience exploring and developing projects in Latin America.
This management presentation provides an overview of Galane Gold and its Mupane gold mine in Botswana. Key points include:
- Galane Gold owns the producing Mupane gold mine which has been in operation since 2005.
- There are opportunities to optimize mining and processing operations at Mupane to increase production and reduce costs.
- Galane Gold controls a large land package in the prolific Tati Greenstone belt with numerous drill-ready gold targets located near existing infrastructure.
- An exploration program is planned to expand resources with the goal of increasing reserves and resources to over 1 million ounces of gold.
- Several former producing mines on Galane's properties, such as Jim's Luck
The document discusses a proposed merger between Cortona Resources Limited and Unity Mining Limited that would create a mid-tier gold mining company. The merger would combine Cortona's Dargues Reef Gold Project in New South Wales with Unity's Henty gold mine in Tasmania. The combined entity would have gold resources over 735,000 ounces and reserves over 350,000 ounces. The merger is expected to provide financial strength, increased production scale, and exposure to multiple gold projects and exploration opportunities in Australia and Africa.
Peel Mining- Resources & Energy Symposium 2012Symposium
The document discusses the Mallee Bull copper-polymetallic discovery by Peel Mining Limited in New South Wales, Australia. It notes that the Cobar Superbasin region is a world-class mineral province that has historically produced over $50 billion worth of metals. Peel Mining's Mallee Bull discovery adds further evidence of the significant mineral endowment of the region.
Marathon Gold is a Canadian gold exploration and development company rapidly growing its North American gold resources through low-cost and low-risk projects. The company currently has over 570,000 ounces of gold in the measured and indicated categories across its Valentine Lake project in Newfoundland and Golden Chest mine in Idaho, with an additional 538,000 ounces in the inferred category. Marathon Gold aims to add value by expanding its current resources through an ongoing drilling program and progressing its projects towards the million ounce scale while conserving capital.
Marathon Gold is a Canadian gold exploration and development company rapidly growing its North American gold resources through low-cost and low-risk projects. The company currently has over 570,000 ounces of M&I gold resources and over 538,000 ounces of inferred gold resources across its Valentine Lake project and Golden Chest mine. Marathon Gold aims to add value by expanding its current resources through additional drilling and advancing its projects towards having over 1 million ounces of gold resources.
Agnico-Eagle Mines Limited has emerged as a gold stock of choice with its emphasis on quality and exceptional record of creating shareholder value. It has one of the most robust growth profiles in the industry with gold production poised to double by 2009 and double again by 2010. Agnico-Eagle also has gold reserves of 18.1 million ounces across its six mines in Canada, Finland and Mexico, with four deposits that may ultimately exceed 5 million ounces each.
The document appears to be a presentation for two different mining companies - Rainy River Resources Ltd, which is exploring a gold deposit in Ontario, and Frontier Rare Earths, which is developing a rare earth deposit in South Africa.
For Rainy River Resources, key points include a preliminary economic assessment showing over 13 years of mine life producing 497,000 ounces of gold and silver annually at an average cash cost of $417 per ounce. Upside potential exists to expand the deposit.
For Frontier Rare Earths, their Zandkopsdrift deposit in South Africa contains over 947,000 tons of rare earth oxides, including high levels of praseodymium, neodymium and other valuable
Magellan Minerals is advancing its Coringa gold project in Brazil towards production. The project currently has a resource of 269,000 ounces of gold in the measured and indicated categories and 98,000 ounces in inferred. Magellan plans to complete a feasibility study in 2014 and make a construction decision for an underground mine at Coringa. The company also holds the Cuiu Cuiu project which has over 1.2 million ounces of gold in inferred resources across two deposits and the potential to be a large gold district. Magellan is led by a proven management team with extensive experience exploring and developing projects in Latin America.
This management presentation provides an overview of Galane Gold and its Mupane gold mine in Botswana. Key points include:
- Galane Gold owns the producing Mupane gold mine which has been in operation since 2005.
- There are opportunities to optimize mining and processing operations at Mupane to increase production and reduce costs.
- Galane Gold controls a large land package in the prolific Tati Greenstone belt with numerous drill-ready gold targets located near existing infrastructure.
- An exploration program is planned to expand resources with the goal of increasing reserves and resources to over 1 million ounces of gold.
- Several former producing mines on Galane's properties, such as Jim's Luck
The document discusses a proposed merger between Cortona Resources Limited and Unity Mining Limited that would create a mid-tier gold mining company. The merger would combine Cortona's Dargues Reef Gold Project in New South Wales with Unity's Henty gold mine in Tasmania. The combined entity would have gold resources over 735,000 ounces and reserves over 350,000 ounces. The merger is expected to provide financial strength, increased production scale, and exposure to multiple gold projects and exploration opportunities in Australia and Africa.
Peel Mining- Resources & Energy Symposium 2012Symposium
The document discusses the Mallee Bull copper-polymetallic discovery by Peel Mining Limited in New South Wales, Australia. It notes that the Cobar Superbasin region is a world-class mineral province that has historically produced over $50 billion worth of metals. Peel Mining's Mallee Bull discovery adds further evidence of the significant mineral endowment of the region.
Marathon Gold is a Canadian gold exploration and development company rapidly growing its North American gold resources through low-cost and low-risk projects. The company currently has over 570,000 ounces of gold in the measured and indicated categories across its Valentine Lake project in Newfoundland and Golden Chest mine in Idaho, with an additional 538,000 ounces in the inferred category. Marathon Gold aims to add value by expanding its current resources through an ongoing drilling program and progressing its projects towards the million ounce scale while conserving capital.
Marathon Gold is a Canadian gold exploration and development company rapidly growing its North American gold resources through low-cost and low-risk projects. The company currently has over 570,000 ounces of M&I gold resources and over 538,000 ounces of inferred gold resources across its Valentine Lake project and Golden Chest mine. Marathon Gold aims to add value by expanding its current resources through additional drilling and advancing its projects towards having over 1 million ounces of gold resources.
This document summarizes a three-part article about mining in the Philippines. It discusses the conflict between the Church and government over the legal and moral issues surrounding mining. It describes how the state is often "captive" to mining companies, failing to protect the environment or benefit local communities. It highlights the 2005 tailings spill by Lafayette Philippines Inc. on Rapu-Rapu Island, where the DENR found Lafayette guilty of violations but still allowed them to resume operations. It argues mining must be governed by environmental ethics rather than just laws, and companies should be evaluated on their ethical conduct before other factors.
The document discusses mining in the Philippines. It provides background on the organization PIPLinks and its mission to support indigenous peoples' rights in relation to mining. It then discusses the scope and impacts of mining in the country, including environmental issues, conflicts with communities, and the government's policies to promote mining despite concerns.
Canatuan story presentation january 16 2015 finalTVI Pacific
The Canatuan gold/silver-copper/zinc mine in the Philippines was TVI's first foreign-invested mine to reach production after mining laws changed in 1995. Over its lifetime from 2004-2014, the mine produced over 137,000 ounces of gold from an oxidized zone and nearly 200,000 metric tons of copper and zinc concentrates from underlying sulphide zones. TVI invested responsibly in the local community through healthcare, education, infrastructure, and livelihood programs. The mine received numerous environmental, safety, and social responsibility awards before closing once reserves were depleted.
Tvi agm presentation june 10 2015 updatedTVI_Pacific
Mike Bue is the qualified person under NI43-101 who approved the scientific and technical information in the presentation. The presentation contains forward-looking statements that are based on management's expectations but actual outcomes could differ due to various risks and uncertainties. TVIRD is in the process of listing on the Philippine Stock Exchange which would provide a valuation of TVI's 30.66% stake in TVIRD and liquidity for TVI to raise funds. Key drivers of TVIRD's valuation include operations and resources at the Agata nickel projects and progress at the Balabag gold-silver project.
Conference on Mining's Impact
on Philippine
Economy and Ecology
Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines (FINEX)
Management Association of the Philippines (MAP)
Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI)
GRAND BALLROOM
INTER-CONTINENTAL MANILA
2 March 2012
Friday, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Clive Wicks Presentation
CLIVE WICKS, Consultant, Working Group in Mining in the Philippines
Conference on Mining's Impact
on Philippine
Economy and Ecology
Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines (FINEX)
Management Association of the Philippines (MAP)
Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI)
GRAND BALLROOM
INTER-CONTINENTAL MANILA
2 March 2012
Friday, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
TVI Pacific - Accomplishments & Challenges - December 2011TVI Pacific
TVI Pacific Inc. is a publicly-traded Canadian company that is focused on the production, development, exploration and acquisition of resource projects in the Philippines. TVI produces copper and zinc concentrates from its Canatuan mine, is pre-developing its Balabag gold and silver project, and is carrying out exploration programs on its other North Zamboanga tenements. TVI also has an interest in an offshore Philippine oil property. (TSX: TVI) (OTCQX: TVIPF). More at www.tvipacific.com
Environmental problems caused by improper mine tailings disposal in the Baguio district include pollution of the Lower Agno River system and its watershed and siltation of irrigation canals in the Pangasinan plains. Direct economic losses are from reduced agricultural production due to siltation of irrigation works and farmlands. To check the adverse ecological effects of improper mine tailings disposal, government regulations have been imposed on mining firms.
Several disposal schemes have been proposed, including the use of the reservoir of a multipurpose project to be sited in the watershed where the mines are located. Because of siltation problems, however, trapping the tailings in the reservoir will diminish the economic benefits that can be derived from the project.
The State and Prospects of the Philippine Mining IndustryRonald Recidoro
This document summarizes the history and current state of the Philippine mining industry. It outlines key events in mining policy from 1974 to 2012. While mineral prices and potential investments are rising, the industry faces challenges from civil society opposition and a lack of clear policy under the Aquino administration's EO79. The mining industry contributes tax revenue and jobs but has a small footprint compared to the country's mineral wealth. The future of the industry depends on establishing stable, predictable policies that allow it to further develop the country's mineral resources.
Reducing Mercury Pollution in Small-Scale Gold Mining Philippines 2011-2014No to mining in Palawan
Reducing Mercury Pollution in Small-Scale Gold Mining Philippines 2011-2014
Richard Gutierrez, Ban Toxics!
Press Briefing
Shakey’s Matalino
May 18, 2011
The document discusses rehabilitation of open pit mines in the Philippines. It covers the adverse environmental and social impacts of open pit mining, Philippine policies requiring rehabilitation, state-of-the-art rehabilitation practices, and challenges for Philippine mines. The key challenges are ensuring open pits and pit lakes do not become long-term liabilities and developing them for beneficial end uses through collaborative government-industry efforts.
The Philippines is a mineral-rich country. With this, it is but logical for mining to become one of the economic sources of the country and for many Filipinos to be engaged in it. Our ancestors have been mining before the Spanish colonization. Historically, mining has been a major and a significant contributor to the country’s economy, despite of the decline of the industry’s mineral production in the late 1990’s.
Mining in the Philippines can be classified into large-scale and small-scale. Large-scale mining is highly mechanized and uses heavy equipment. It produces sufficient commercial quantities to satisfy the requirements of the export market and large industries on a regular basis and therefore requires mobilization of substantial capital (Padilla, 1997). At present, it dominates the mining industry in terms of production, revenues and legal privileges.
Yet, small-scale mining undeniably remains a significant sector in the mining industry, especially with the closure of many large-scale mining operations starting in the 1990s. Such significance owes mainly to its economic contribution that comes with the large number of people involved in the industry. Unfortunately, only few studies have been devoted to it, compared to the wealth of literature on large-scale mining. Because of this, its overall aspects have yet to be fully understood by many.
Thus, this paper generally attempts to study the current state of small-scale mining in the Philippines in the context of our overall national development.
Note: This paper was written and researched for AGHAM by Erika M. Rey and Ricarido M. Saturay Jr. on 2005. It is being republished due to requests of communities hosting small scale mining activities. For questions, comments and suggestions, please contact the Agham secretariat at agham.national@gmail.com.
The document provides an overview of mining potential and opportunities in the Philippines. It discusses the country's long history of mining dating back to the 16th century and rich diversity of metallic and non-metallic mineral resources. It highlights several major recent porphyry copper-gold discoveries, including the Far Southeast and Boyongan deposits. The minerals sector provides significant economic contributions and employment. Many areas remain underexplored and offer potential for further discoveries of copper, gold, and other mineral deposits.
Pre-Spanish times in the Philippines, the Spanish explored for gold but failed to find large quantities due to resistance from the indigenous people. During Spanish rule, the Philippines remained economically stagnant. American imperialism in the 20th century exploited the Philippines' mineral resources, particularly gold. The US military defeated resistance and American companies established large-scale mining operations. After independence, US business interests continued to dominate the mining industry through agreements.
The document summarizes the key points of the Philippine Mining Act of 1995, including that it aims to revitalize the mining industry through fiscal reforms and incentives while maintaining environmental and social protections. It discusses how the Act considers local empowerment, indigenous groups, benefit-sharing, and environmental management. It also notes that the Philippine had abundant mineral resources and was open to foreign investment in mining at the time, but that mining has also led to environmental damage and problems for local communities.
MINE LIFE CYCLE; LIFE CYCLE OF DEPOSITS; LIFE-CYCLE OF A MINE PROJECT; STAGES IN THE LIFE CYCLE OF A MINE PROJECT; Prospecting; Exploration ; 3D modeling software's for mining sectors; Mineral Resource; Mineral Reserve; Development; Exploitation ; MINE PLANNING CYCLE ; Reclamation; ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF NONRENEWABLE MINERAL RESOURCES; SOURCES OF METAL POLLUTION; Harmful Environmental Effects of Mining; Persistent, Bio-accumulative and Toxi (PBT ); Lead; Mercury; Cadmium; Arsenic
The document discusses the history and development of mining laws and the mining industry in India. It provides a timeline of key events from the first Indian mining operations in 1774 to present day laws and organizations. It describes the nationalization of the coal industry in the 1970s and the major players in the public and private mining sectors today such as Coal India Limited, Steel Authority of India, and private companies like Tata Steel and Vedanta group. The document also outlines the classification of minerals mined in India and the role of minerals in India's economy.
This document discusses various mining methods including surface mining techniques like alluvial mining and open-cast mining as well as underground mining techniques. It describes alluvial mining methods like using pans, rockers, and sluicing. For open-cast mining it discusses loading by hand or machine and different open-cast mining methods. Underground mining techniques discussed include room and pillar mining, open stoping methods using timber supports or waste filling, shrinkage stoping, and caving methods like top slicing and block caving.
Open pit mining involves digging a large hole or pit at the earth's surface to extract ore deposits near the surface. Overburden or waste rock is removed to expose the ore body, which is then extracted using large excavating equipment like shovels and haul trucks. Ore is transported from the pit either by truck or conveyor belt to a processing facility. Open pit mining provides high productivity and low costs but requires significant capital investment and can have large environmental impacts due to the large scale of surface disturbance. It is best suited to deposits that are relatively shallow and large in area.
This document discusses discovering, developing, and producing precious metals in North and South America. It describes a company that is exploring a potential gold discovery in Argentina called the Cerro Delta Project. The project shows promising signs like being located near other large deposits, having coinciding areas of gold mineralization and geophysical anomalies, and potential for further discoveries on the property. The company plans drilling at Cerro Delta in the fall to test their theory that it could be a multi-million ounce deposit similar to nearby major gold projects. The document outlines the project's geology and exploration history to date, and potential upside for investors if resources are identified.
This document summarizes a three-part article about mining in the Philippines. It discusses the conflict between the Church and government over the legal and moral issues surrounding mining. It describes how the state is often "captive" to mining companies, failing to protect the environment or benefit local communities. It highlights the 2005 tailings spill by Lafayette Philippines Inc. on Rapu-Rapu Island, where the DENR found Lafayette guilty of violations but still allowed them to resume operations. It argues mining must be governed by environmental ethics rather than just laws, and companies should be evaluated on their ethical conduct before other factors.
The document discusses mining in the Philippines. It provides background on the organization PIPLinks and its mission to support indigenous peoples' rights in relation to mining. It then discusses the scope and impacts of mining in the country, including environmental issues, conflicts with communities, and the government's policies to promote mining despite concerns.
Canatuan story presentation january 16 2015 finalTVI Pacific
The Canatuan gold/silver-copper/zinc mine in the Philippines was TVI's first foreign-invested mine to reach production after mining laws changed in 1995. Over its lifetime from 2004-2014, the mine produced over 137,000 ounces of gold from an oxidized zone and nearly 200,000 metric tons of copper and zinc concentrates from underlying sulphide zones. TVI invested responsibly in the local community through healthcare, education, infrastructure, and livelihood programs. The mine received numerous environmental, safety, and social responsibility awards before closing once reserves were depleted.
Tvi agm presentation june 10 2015 updatedTVI_Pacific
Mike Bue is the qualified person under NI43-101 who approved the scientific and technical information in the presentation. The presentation contains forward-looking statements that are based on management's expectations but actual outcomes could differ due to various risks and uncertainties. TVIRD is in the process of listing on the Philippine Stock Exchange which would provide a valuation of TVI's 30.66% stake in TVIRD and liquidity for TVI to raise funds. Key drivers of TVIRD's valuation include operations and resources at the Agata nickel projects and progress at the Balabag gold-silver project.
Conference on Mining's Impact
on Philippine
Economy and Ecology
Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines (FINEX)
Management Association of the Philippines (MAP)
Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI)
GRAND BALLROOM
INTER-CONTINENTAL MANILA
2 March 2012
Friday, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Clive Wicks Presentation
CLIVE WICKS, Consultant, Working Group in Mining in the Philippines
Conference on Mining's Impact
on Philippine
Economy and Ecology
Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines (FINEX)
Management Association of the Philippines (MAP)
Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI)
GRAND BALLROOM
INTER-CONTINENTAL MANILA
2 March 2012
Friday, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
TVI Pacific - Accomplishments & Challenges - December 2011TVI Pacific
TVI Pacific Inc. is a publicly-traded Canadian company that is focused on the production, development, exploration and acquisition of resource projects in the Philippines. TVI produces copper and zinc concentrates from its Canatuan mine, is pre-developing its Balabag gold and silver project, and is carrying out exploration programs on its other North Zamboanga tenements. TVI also has an interest in an offshore Philippine oil property. (TSX: TVI) (OTCQX: TVIPF). More at www.tvipacific.com
Environmental problems caused by improper mine tailings disposal in the Baguio district include pollution of the Lower Agno River system and its watershed and siltation of irrigation canals in the Pangasinan plains. Direct economic losses are from reduced agricultural production due to siltation of irrigation works and farmlands. To check the adverse ecological effects of improper mine tailings disposal, government regulations have been imposed on mining firms.
Several disposal schemes have been proposed, including the use of the reservoir of a multipurpose project to be sited in the watershed where the mines are located. Because of siltation problems, however, trapping the tailings in the reservoir will diminish the economic benefits that can be derived from the project.
The State and Prospects of the Philippine Mining IndustryRonald Recidoro
This document summarizes the history and current state of the Philippine mining industry. It outlines key events in mining policy from 1974 to 2012. While mineral prices and potential investments are rising, the industry faces challenges from civil society opposition and a lack of clear policy under the Aquino administration's EO79. The mining industry contributes tax revenue and jobs but has a small footprint compared to the country's mineral wealth. The future of the industry depends on establishing stable, predictable policies that allow it to further develop the country's mineral resources.
Reducing Mercury Pollution in Small-Scale Gold Mining Philippines 2011-2014No to mining in Palawan
Reducing Mercury Pollution in Small-Scale Gold Mining Philippines 2011-2014
Richard Gutierrez, Ban Toxics!
Press Briefing
Shakey’s Matalino
May 18, 2011
The document discusses rehabilitation of open pit mines in the Philippines. It covers the adverse environmental and social impacts of open pit mining, Philippine policies requiring rehabilitation, state-of-the-art rehabilitation practices, and challenges for Philippine mines. The key challenges are ensuring open pits and pit lakes do not become long-term liabilities and developing them for beneficial end uses through collaborative government-industry efforts.
The Philippines is a mineral-rich country. With this, it is but logical for mining to become one of the economic sources of the country and for many Filipinos to be engaged in it. Our ancestors have been mining before the Spanish colonization. Historically, mining has been a major and a significant contributor to the country’s economy, despite of the decline of the industry’s mineral production in the late 1990’s.
Mining in the Philippines can be classified into large-scale and small-scale. Large-scale mining is highly mechanized and uses heavy equipment. It produces sufficient commercial quantities to satisfy the requirements of the export market and large industries on a regular basis and therefore requires mobilization of substantial capital (Padilla, 1997). At present, it dominates the mining industry in terms of production, revenues and legal privileges.
Yet, small-scale mining undeniably remains a significant sector in the mining industry, especially with the closure of many large-scale mining operations starting in the 1990s. Such significance owes mainly to its economic contribution that comes with the large number of people involved in the industry. Unfortunately, only few studies have been devoted to it, compared to the wealth of literature on large-scale mining. Because of this, its overall aspects have yet to be fully understood by many.
Thus, this paper generally attempts to study the current state of small-scale mining in the Philippines in the context of our overall national development.
Note: This paper was written and researched for AGHAM by Erika M. Rey and Ricarido M. Saturay Jr. on 2005. It is being republished due to requests of communities hosting small scale mining activities. For questions, comments and suggestions, please contact the Agham secretariat at agham.national@gmail.com.
The document provides an overview of mining potential and opportunities in the Philippines. It discusses the country's long history of mining dating back to the 16th century and rich diversity of metallic and non-metallic mineral resources. It highlights several major recent porphyry copper-gold discoveries, including the Far Southeast and Boyongan deposits. The minerals sector provides significant economic contributions and employment. Many areas remain underexplored and offer potential for further discoveries of copper, gold, and other mineral deposits.
Pre-Spanish times in the Philippines, the Spanish explored for gold but failed to find large quantities due to resistance from the indigenous people. During Spanish rule, the Philippines remained economically stagnant. American imperialism in the 20th century exploited the Philippines' mineral resources, particularly gold. The US military defeated resistance and American companies established large-scale mining operations. After independence, US business interests continued to dominate the mining industry through agreements.
The document summarizes the key points of the Philippine Mining Act of 1995, including that it aims to revitalize the mining industry through fiscal reforms and incentives while maintaining environmental and social protections. It discusses how the Act considers local empowerment, indigenous groups, benefit-sharing, and environmental management. It also notes that the Philippine had abundant mineral resources and was open to foreign investment in mining at the time, but that mining has also led to environmental damage and problems for local communities.
MINE LIFE CYCLE; LIFE CYCLE OF DEPOSITS; LIFE-CYCLE OF A MINE PROJECT; STAGES IN THE LIFE CYCLE OF A MINE PROJECT; Prospecting; Exploration ; 3D modeling software's for mining sectors; Mineral Resource; Mineral Reserve; Development; Exploitation ; MINE PLANNING CYCLE ; Reclamation; ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF NONRENEWABLE MINERAL RESOURCES; SOURCES OF METAL POLLUTION; Harmful Environmental Effects of Mining; Persistent, Bio-accumulative and Toxi (PBT ); Lead; Mercury; Cadmium; Arsenic
The document discusses the history and development of mining laws and the mining industry in India. It provides a timeline of key events from the first Indian mining operations in 1774 to present day laws and organizations. It describes the nationalization of the coal industry in the 1970s and the major players in the public and private mining sectors today such as Coal India Limited, Steel Authority of India, and private companies like Tata Steel and Vedanta group. The document also outlines the classification of minerals mined in India and the role of minerals in India's economy.
This document discusses various mining methods including surface mining techniques like alluvial mining and open-cast mining as well as underground mining techniques. It describes alluvial mining methods like using pans, rockers, and sluicing. For open-cast mining it discusses loading by hand or machine and different open-cast mining methods. Underground mining techniques discussed include room and pillar mining, open stoping methods using timber supports or waste filling, shrinkage stoping, and caving methods like top slicing and block caving.
Open pit mining involves digging a large hole or pit at the earth's surface to extract ore deposits near the surface. Overburden or waste rock is removed to expose the ore body, which is then extracted using large excavating equipment like shovels and haul trucks. Ore is transported from the pit either by truck or conveyor belt to a processing facility. Open pit mining provides high productivity and low costs but requires significant capital investment and can have large environmental impacts due to the large scale of surface disturbance. It is best suited to deposits that are relatively shallow and large in area.
This document discusses discovering, developing, and producing precious metals in North and South America. It describes a company that is exploring a potential gold discovery in Argentina called the Cerro Delta Project. The project shows promising signs like being located near other large deposits, having coinciding areas of gold mineralization and geophysical anomalies, and potential for further discoveries on the property. The company plans drilling at Cerro Delta in the fall to test their theory that it could be a multi-million ounce deposit similar to nearby major gold projects. The document outlines the project's geology and exploration history to date, and potential upside for investors if resources are identified.
Oremex Gold Inc. is a Canadian gold exploration company focused on projects in Mexico. It has a portfolio of 5 gold projects located in prolific mining regions of Mexico, including Cerro del Oro in Zacatecas and Santa Catarina in Sinaloa. The company has 35 million shares issued and management with a track record of success in Mexico. Oremex plans to advance its projects through exploration drilling and develop new discoveries within the emerging Sierra Rosario Gold Belt.
AMC 2011_The PH Role in Shaping the Future of Global Mining IndustryARNOLD CESAR ROMERO
The document is the keynote speech by Hon. Ramon Paje, Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources of the Philippines, at the 2011 Asia Mining Congress in Singapore. The summary discusses:
1) The Philippines plays a key role in the global mining industry as a major producer of nickel, copper, gold and chromite.
2) The mining industry is an important part of the Philippine economy, contributing over $3 billion from 2004-2010, but also faces issues regarding environmental practices and public perception.
3) Secretary Paje outlines the Philippine government's programs and reforms to promote responsible mining, which includes improving environmental standards, limiting direct shipping of ores, and fighting corruption.
Held after the markets close in Sydney and over lunch in Melbourne listen to presentations by ASX listed companies followed by complimentary networking drinks. These events provide attendees with one of Australia's best opportunities to network with high-level representatives from both the resources industry, and the finance and investment communities.
The document describes the Toroparu Gold-Copper Project located in the Cuyuni-Mazaruni Region of Western Guyana. It outlines a proposed multi-phase open pit mine development plan to extract 5.4 million ounces of gold equivalent from an average grade of 1.08 g/t over a 13-year mine life. The plan includes establishing the necessary infrastructure and permitting to bring the project into production by 2015. Exploration will continue to expand resources along strike and at satellite targets on the concession.
The document discusses the Toroparu Gold-Copper Project located in the Cuyuni-Mazaruni Region of Western Guyana. It notes that the project contains an estimated 9.8 million ounces of gold equivalent in measured and indicated resources. Infrastructure at the site includes a 225 km road to tidewater, a 2500 foot airstrip, a 120 person camp, 40 km of exploration roads, and a 300 KVa generator. Drilling and exploration continue to expand resources and identify new targets at the site.
This document provides an overview of Romarco Minerals Inc. and its Haile Gold Mine project in South Carolina. It discusses the company's history of community involvement in the area. The presentation highlights the mine's permitting status and experienced management team. It also summarizes the project's resource estimates from a February 2011 technical report and notes the mine remains open to expansion at depth. Cautionary statements are included regarding forward-looking aspects.
This corporate presentation discusses Romarco and its Haile Gold Mine project. It provides an overview of Romarco as a gold development company focused on US production. The presentation highlights the mining history of the area around the Haile Gold Mine in South Carolina. It also emphasizes Romarco's ongoing community involvement and strong local relationships through local hiring and spending.
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This document provides an overview and summary of the first Philippine Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (PH-EITI) Report for 2014. It includes contextual information and introduces the multi-stakeholder group that produced the report. The report contains contributions and messages from representatives of the Philippine government, private sector extractive companies, and civil society organizations. It also includes a table of contents outlining the chapters on the overview of the mining, oil and gas, and coal industries in the Philippines, the country's legal framework governing these industries and transparency, and sections on payments, revenue sharing, and sanctions. The purpose of the PH-EITI report is to provide transparency around taxes and other payments made by extractive companies to the Philippine government
The document is a report on the Philippine Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (PH-EITI) for 2014. It consists of two volumes: Volume I provides contextual information on the extractive industry framework, legal policies, licensing processes, payments, and governance. Volume II is the reconciliation report, comparing payments from companies to what was reported as collected by government agencies, identifying any discrepancies. The report aims to improve transparency and understanding of how natural resources are managed in the Philippines.
The document contains 4 annexes that provide information about the Philippines Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (PH-EITI). Annex i lists Executive Order 147. Annex ii and iii list the members of the Multi-Stakeholder Group and Technical Working Group, including representatives from government agencies, business, and civil society organizations. Annex iv lists the members of the PH-EITI Secretariat. Annex v provides profiles of the Chamber of Mines of the Philippines, Petroleum Association of the Philippines, and Bantay Kita, which are involved in PH-EITI.
The Tampakan Copper-Gold Project and Human Rights Violations in the South Cotabato, Philippines
Summary
The Tampakan Copper-Gold Project in the Philippines threatens the environment and the livelihoods of local populations. The Bla'an indigenous peoples that occupy these ancestral territories oppose the project and are victims of multiple violations of human rights. But Glencore-Xstrata is still insisting on pursiung the project.
26th session of the Human Rights Council 2014
Item 3 Promotion and protection of all human rights, civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, including the right to development
Joint written statement of the Europe-Third World Centre (CETIM) and Franciscans International
UN symbol: A/HRC/26/NGO/94
Speech by Julian Payne, President, Canadian Chamber of Commerce of the Philip...No to mining in Palawan
Speech by Julian Payne, President, Canadian Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines
On “A Foreign Investor’s View on Mining in the Philippines”
At the Development Academy of the Philippines, Pasig City, on July 10, 2014
MINING
“SECTION 4. Grant of Mineral Agreements Pending New Legislation. No new mineral agreements shall be entered into until a legislation rationalizing existing revenue sharing
schemes and mechanisms shall have taken effect. The DENR may continue to grant and issue Exploration Permits under existing laws, rules and guidelines.” - Executive Order No. 79, July 6, 2012.
The document lists mining projects in the Philippines categorized by the primary mineral resource. There are 6 gold-silver projects, 3 copper-gold-silver projects, 1 copper-gold project, 3 chromite projects, and 24 nickel projects operated by various mining companies. The projects are located across several regions of the Philippines and provide contact information for each company including addresses, phone numbers and websites.
The report is based on a desk study and a three-week
field trip to the Philippines, where data was gathered
through qualitative interviews. Interview partners included
affected communities, company representatives, local and
national civil society organizations, as well as government
authorities. By evaluating this data we shed light on the
main human rights issues linked to the Tampakan Project.
The choice of our interview partners reflects our human
rights approach. While our interviewees have both positive
and negative attitudes towards the Tampakan Project, they
do not constitute a representative sample of the population
in the area. Instead, our goal is to make sure that we include those people who have serious concerns with regard to their human rights situation and to analyze their hopes and fears and complement this information with desk research and the views of other stakeholders and experts.
Prior to the start of stock exchange trading on 5 January 2012, Intex issued a stock exchange announcement stating that it had signed a MoU with MCC8 for the development of its nickel project in Mindoro. This agreement could grant MCC8 a “project management contract” (“PMC”) which would mean that MCC8 would take on most of the responsibility for the project finance and development of the field. As consideration for this, MCC8 and its strategic partners would have an option to purchase up to 90% of Mindoro Nickel, in a staged process, for a total of USD 296 million. Intex would retain 10% and would have an option to buy back a further 10% for up to USD 60 million following completion of the project1.
This document presents statistics on the Philippine mining industry from 2008 to 2012. It shows that the total gross production value of mining peaked at $163.2 billion in 2011 but declined to $79.5 billion in 2012. The largest contributor to gross production value was large-scale metallic mining, though small-scale gold mining contributed significantly in earlier years. Taxes and fees collected from mining also peaked in 2011 at $22.2 billion before declining sharply to $1.7 billion in 2012. The number of operating metallic mines and processing plants fluctuated between 23-35 and 2 respectively.
This document contains production data for various mineral commodities in the Philippines for January-March 2012 and January-March 2013. It lists the quantities produced by major mining companies in the country for copper concentrate, copper cathode, gold, silver, nickel ore, chromite, and mixed nickel sulphides. For some commodities and companies, data is not available and is marked with an asterisk. Overall production levels decreased for some commodities like copper concentrate and gold, while increasing for others such as nickel ore and silver.
The document provides a position paper on the Philex Mining disaster that occurred in August 2012 in Benguet province, Philippines. It discusses how 20 million metric tons of mining waste spilled into the local river system from the mine's tailings pond, choking parts of the river and devastating the ecosystem. While initial tests found heavy metal levels in the water and fish to be below toxic thresholds, long term impacts on other organisms and bioaccumulation over time are concerns. The paper calls for Philex to take responsibility, increased monitoring, research on impacts, and adoption of the precautionary principle given risks to public health and the environment. It recommends policies and partnerships to strengthen regulation and enforcement of mining practices.
SUMMARY STATEMENT TO THE SENATE COMMITTEES ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH, MARCH 19, 2013
By: Christian S. Monsod
Climate Change Congress of the Philippines
pp.1-5
PAB Resolution
IN THE MATTER OF
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL
AND ABATEMENT CASE
DENR-PAB Case No. CAR-00836-12
- versus-
PHILEX MINING CORPORATION,
Respondent.
FOR: Violation of R.A. 9275 and Its
Implementing Rules and Regulations
25 February 2013
With an estimated $1.4 trillion in reserves, Philippine mining potential ranks
fifth in the world, covering an estimated 9 million hectares, but less than
2% has mining permits. After long stagnation, the sector has been coming
back after a 2005 SC decision affirming RA 7942, considered a world-class
legal framework for sustainable development. Minerals development is a
government priority and has great potential for jobs and revenue. Government
has identified over 60 priority PPP projects. Mining can support poor
rural areas through high quality jobs, local tax payments, and community
development. The national government receives substantial royalty and tax
payments. Government revenue from mining increased 800% from 2002 to
PhP10.4 billion in 2007. However, full development of the sector continues
to face significant challenges. Lengthy, tedious approvals for Exploration
Permits (EPs) continue to impede investment. Several LGUs have closed their
provinces to mining. Industry is concerned that the Writ of Kalikasan might
disturb lawful activities. An investor cannot tell easily if land is ancestral land.
Skilled Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) personnel often leave public
service. EO 79 has imposed a moratorium on new mining permits, pending the
passage of a new law on the revenue-sharing scheme between industry
The Fraser Institute Annual Survey of Mining
Companies was sent to approximately 4,100
exploration, development, and other mining-related
companies around the world. Several mining
publications and associations also helped publicize the
survey... The survey, conducted from October 9, 2012,
to January 6, 2013, represents responses from 742 of those
companies. The companies participating in the survey
reported exploration spending of US$6.2 billion
in 2012 and US$5.4 billion in 2011
Application For The Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) Of The Tampakan Project
O.P. Case No.12-F-159
DENR Case No. 1966
Paquito N. Ochoa, Jr
Executive Secretary
Philippines
This report provides an updated mineral resource estimate for the MMDC Nickel Project located in Surigao del Sur, Philippines as of December 2012. A total of 1,289 drill holes were completed within the project area, with assay results indicating the presence of high-iron limonite ore and high-nickel saprolite ore. Using a polygon method and classification guidelines consistent with CIM and JORC standards, the total Measured and Indicated mineral resources are estimated to be 11.84 million tonnes averaging 1.52% nickel. Additionally, the total Inferred resources are estimated to be 17.94 million tonnes averaging 1.37% nickel. This represents an update from the 2010 resource estimate.
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Pollution Adjudication Board fines Philex Mining over Clean Water Act Violations
On Thursday, January 24, Philex disclosed to the exchange that it received a notice of issuance from the Pollution Adjudication Board (PAB)to cease-and-desist from using its tailings pond at its Padcal mine in Benguet following a mine spill in August 2012.
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Housing tops tsunami evacuees’ worries Dhaka archdiocese adds daycare center
DHAKA, May 2, 2011―Arch- attended the opening ceremony. cally disabled son doesn’t lis- “My disabled son used to
JAPAN, May 2, 2011―Evacuees from the “I doubt they’ll throw us out,” said water from which they ladle water into bishop Paulinus Costa of Dhaka “The center is disabled- ten to us and often gets angry vandalize the household at will.
earthquake and tsunami, many of them Inomata. “We old folks, though, are in no thermos bottles that people line up to have has opened the third daycare friendly. We’ve set it out in such with us. I hope the center will He didn’t listen to anyone and
old people, are living with anxiety of not shape to go hunting for a place to stay. Where filled. During the three sessions, they give center for disable children in a way that the kids can easily help him improve and become also got lost several times,” she
knowing where they will live and the more can I go? I want to stay in the area.” out more than 700 liters each day. the capital city to accommodate use chairs and tables, electric peaceful,” said Catholic house- recalled, adding that her son
pressing and simple needs of finding hot Inomata said she had heard of a small At one end of the counter volunteers more vulnerable kids in Church switches and toilets. It will wife Anjona Gomes, 45. completely changed after he
water to bathe. apartment that might suit her, but the rent alone also provide cups of coffee, tea or hot choc- services. also help them to dress, eat and Muslim Rejaul Karim, 50, was kept in Asha-1 at Nayana-
Most people who lost their homes to would take almost her entire pension. olate as well as candy. Children who do not Asha (Hope)-2 was for- clean tables by themselves”, said he was happy because my gar in eastern Dhaka.
the March 11 disaster in northern Japan Among the services for evacuees realize that grown-ups were once children mally opened on April 29 in said Binoy Rodrigues, 41, the disabled daughter can now be BishopTheotonius Gomes,
remain in evacuation centers in schools, provided by the Sendai Diocesan Support who did the same thing sneak candy when Tejturibazar area in the center center director. kept near his residence, just two the mastermind of the welfare
gymnasiums and town halls. Center with on-the-ground assistance from they think no one is watching. of the city. It can look after The center, which was set minutes walking distance. He services who is the chairman
Kiyoko Inomata, 85, lost her family Caritas Japan in Ishinomaki is a hot-water Hiroshi Ono, one of two supervisors 20 children, free of charge for up with personal efforts from used to drop his daughter Farja- of Episcopal Commission for
and home in Ishinomaki. She lives for distribution at an evacuation center in the of the operation in Ishinomaki, said, “You parents who cannot afford to Holy Cross auxiliary bishop na Karim, 15, at the Church-run HealthCare (ECHC), said: “We
the time being in a school gym with other Kadowaki Middle School. have to be careful when talking to the kids. take care of them or who work Theotonius Gomes of Dhaka, Father Pinos Dropping Center try to help parents realize that
evacuees, but officials have announced When the first group of Caritas vol- It’s natural when they act up to say, ‘I’ll during the day. is set to give parents a break in Mirpur, on the northern disabled children are not their
that the schools must be cleared out by unteers arrived in the town, one of them tell your parents.’ But some of them have About 70 participants, most- from the challenges of family outskirts of Dhaka. burden. Even though they are
the middle of May so that normal student heard from people living in classrooms lost parents.” ly disabled people and their par- life as they struggle with the AMuslimmother,AmenaBe- born with disabilities they
life can resume. and gyms that they had no access to hot Ono worries that once Golden Week, ents, along with Church leaders disabilities of their children. gum, said the Church-run daycare should be welcomed as gifts
“The kids have a hard time with us water during the day. They wanted to be a succession of national holidays that com- and Caritas Bangladesh officials, “My autistic and physi- center is making a difference. of God.” (UCANews)
using their school, but they pitch in and able to make tea, coffee and instant foods bined with weekends and a day or two of
help with the cleaning,” said Inomata. as well as rinse out towels and clothes in vacation time gives the whole nation a week
Temporary housing is being put up warm water. off from work and school, is over the pool Mining, from page 7
around town, but there may not be enough So, the volunteers began a hot-water of student volunteers may dry up. In 2010, Oceana Gold had completed a Nickel Project in Surigao, Mindanao. In July is clear, to cultivate a climate of fear and
ready by the deadline and even if people distribution. Each morning, afternoon and “Maybe we can get retirees to come as private placement in Canada of 12,023,360 2010, Mindoro Resources was granted 2.1 stifle opposition. But instead, it is breeding
get into the housing, they are expected to evening, volunteers stand under a tent out- volunteers,” he said. “The hot water service special warrants at a price of $3.50 per spe- Canadian dollars by the International Finance resistance and is strengthening a grassroots
move out within two years. side the school, tending big pots of boiling is something they can do.” (UCANews) cial warrant for aggregate gross proceeds Corporation (IFC) to support this project. anti-mining movement.
of $42,081,760. The private placement However, the Environmental and So- The transnational corporations have
Bin Laden's death brings momentary relief
was led by Macquarie Capital Markets cial Review Summary of 2008 did not ad- become very powerful players, doing inten-
Canada Ltd. and Citigroup Global Markets dress the concern that the area for mining sified economic transactions that cross na-
is part of the Lake Mainit watershed, the tional boundaries. The policy or investment
in Pakistan, deeper problems remain
Canada Inc.
2. On April 19, 2011, President Beni- 4th largest lake and home to 31 coastal decisions are being formulated primarily by
gno Aquino III cancelled the Financial and villages. There are also allegations that the market considerations and not by national
Technical Assistance Agreements issued company secured the needed consent of the interest. As in the case of the Philippines and
LAHORE, Pakistan, May 4, “Coming out of a state of 'Once again?' I questioned observed. to MBMI Resources, Inc. covering some indigenous peoples in a highly questionable other developing countries, what is ironic
2011—Responding to the death denial is in everybody's inter- back, as I suspected that he He said that the Vatican's 12,000 hectares of land in the municipalities manner. is that national policies are being framed or
of Osama bin Laden, advocates est,” he told CNA on May 2. was alive, because I had read carefully-measured message, of Rizal, Bataraza and Narra in Southern With the above-given examples, and reformulated to suit the dictated interest of
of human rights and religious “Extremism in Pakistan is not stories claiming he was dead holding Bin Laden “gravely re- Palawan. MBMI Resources Inc. is a Ca- more similar cases all over the country, we the mining investment.
freedom in Pakistan say the real territory-specific, nor is the already.” sponsible” for killing innocent nadian-based mining company focused on affirm the findings in the research study The arena of struggle for anti-mining
work of rooting out terrorism military response sufficient. But the Al-Qaeda leader's people, but refusing to “rejoice” the exploration and development of nickel conducted by The Canadian Center for the campaign should not totally rely on the
remains to be done. The civilian leadership has to May 1 death at the hands of in his death, was “timely and mineral properties in the area. Palawan is Study of Resource Conflict in 2009, that strength of local victories. Since the is-
“It is a moment of relief for chalk out a road map to legal, U.S. special forces was no false helpful.” Jacob also hopes that the a small island ecosystem and mining will the Canadian mining companies had been sue and the new hierarchy of power have
many human rights activists,” economic and educational re- alarm. Instead, it was a moment White House's message, explain- definitely put the communities in real danger prominently involved in environmental deg- assumed global character, the campaign
said Peter Jacob, executive forms.” of cautious optimism. ing that its war on terrorism is not and will threaten the extremely rich biodi- radation, unethical behavior and in propa- necessarily has to assume global engage-
secretary of Pakistan's National Jacob, whose commis- “I think the incident will a fight against the religion of Islam versity of the island. Indigenous peoples in gating conflicts among communities. ment. Large-scale mining is not an isolated
Commission for Justice and sion promotes human rights accelerate the process of re- itself, will be translated into local Palawan were also surprised last year when Also, the aggressive pursuit of min- economic activity. It is always within the
Peace. on behalf of Pakistan's Catholic thinking among the Muslims languages and be understood they were given a permit to mine despite ing investments has necessarily spawned ambit of a larger network of interconnec-
“There is a sense of satis- bishops, was initially skeptical that will marginalize rigid and among the public. the opposition of communities. numerous human rights abuses, especially tions and the dangers or risks that it poses
faction, too, that someone who about the news reports of Bin violent theories in the end,” “These is local or folk Recently, a radio commentator and against individuals and communities op- are common to all other sites in other parts
believed in the death of others Laden's death. Jacob reflected. At the same wisdom that people of Pakistan environment advocate opposing mining posed to mining. The abuse has included of the world. Given this situation, any effort
is no longer there.” “I was sitting in my office time, “it is also feared that ex- can benefit from also,” Jacob in Palawan was gunned down. This pro- both physical and psychological harass- to create global solidarity and cooperation,
But Jacob and other Paki- reading the newspaper, sipping tremists will target high-profile pointed out, quoting the words vided a protest action with the civil society ment. A number of anti-mining advocates particularly among the church network, is
stani Christians worry that Bin tea. The newspaper did not have people—as they have made it of the 19th century Sufi Muslim launching the initiative to gather 10 million have also been killed. As of February 2011, a very welcome initiative. I
Laden's followers “will still try this news as this operation was clear through a message this poet Mian Mohammad Bakhsh: signatures to ask the government to stop at least seven (7) anti-mining activists have
to whip up hate campaigns for carried out early in the morn- morning—and wage attacks.” “Do not rejoice on the death of mining in biodiversity rich province. sacrificed their lives in defense of their land (This piece was delivered by Fr. Edwin
political gain.” ing,” he recalled. “The Christians in Paki- an enemy, Because friends will 3. On April 20, 2011, Mindoro Re- and natural resources. One incident of this Garriguez, Executive Secretary of Episco-
He said Bin Laden's dis- “A colleague of mine, stan, because they face violence die too one day. Every dawn is sources Inc., a Canadian junior company kind happened in Sibuyan, Romblon, now pal Commission on Social Action, Justice
covery and death in the urban who had been sitting in front in the name of religion, are doomed to submerge in dusk, based in Edmonton and listed in Toronto a Canadian-owned mining concession, and Peace, at the Ecumenical Mining
area of Abottabad should be of the TV, entered my room cautious about their reaction And don't let glee or gloom take Stock Exchange announced that it will com- Altai Resources, subsidiary of Altai Philip- Confernce in Toronto, Canada, on May
a wake-up call to authorities. and told me Osama was killed. for existential reasons,” he the best of you away.” (CNA) mence the Pre-Feasibility study for Agata pine Mining Corp. The purpose of killing 1-3, 2001)
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