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3 nabbed for illegal mining, P5-M equipment seized in Surigao del Sur
13+ hour, 46+ min ago (229+ words) MANILA, Philippines " Three individuals'were arrested in Barobo, Surigao del Sur for failing to present proper documentation for mining activities, the Philippine National Police said on Sunday. Police made the arrests and confiscated equipment worth P5, 092, 000, on Saturday. "Local police and personnel…...
3 mineral ore shipments intercepted in Zamboanga del Sur
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (185+ words) PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur" Authorities intercepted three vehicles carrying suspected illegally sourced mineral ore in Dumingag town early Monday, with an estimated total value of P533, 750. The first operation at around 4: 30 a. m. along the national highway in Barangay Lower Landing yielded…...
Barrick Gold deposits $50-M in escrow; 1st payment in Marcopper mining tragedy
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (347+ words) MANILA, Philippines30 years after the toxic mine tailings spill in the rivers of Boac and other towns in Marinduque, the Canada-based Barrick Gold Corporation has now deposited fifty million dollars in the escrow account for the rehabilitation of the abandoned mine…...
Another illegal mining operation dismantled in South Cotabato
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (449+ words) KORONADAL CITY " Authorities dismantled another illegal "banlas," or sluice mining operation, in the mountains of Tampakan, South Cotabato, as part of an intensified crackdown against illegal mining in the area. Tampakan Mayor Leonard Escobillo said Monday that the local government,…...
NBI nabs 6 for illegal quarrying in Rizal
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (218+ words) MANILA, Philippines " The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) arrested six individuals for unauthorized mineral extraction in Morong, Rizal on August 11. In a statement on Tuesday, the NBI said the arrests followed reports of individuals allegedly "extracting and disposing of minerals…...
Marcos, South Cotabato execs urged to crack whip on destructive mining
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (640+ words) KORONADAL CITY, SOUTH COTABATO, Philippines " A farmer's group has asked President Marcos and South Cotabato Gov. Reynaldo Tamayo Jr. to crack the whip against the illegal and highly destructive "banlas" mining in the province as two miners allegedly involved in…...
Bill seeks to ban, make black sand mining illegal
11+ mon, 6+ day ago (641+ words) MANILA, Philippines " A bill that would declare the mining of the country's black sand and other important minerals illegal has been filed at the House of Representatives, to address growing concerns about the activity's impact on local ecosystems. Mamamayang Liberal…...
2 suspected illegal miners dead in South Cotabato town flash flood
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (721+ words) GENERAL SANTOS CITY " Two suspected illegal miners were killed in a flash flood around 4 p. m. on Monday at a portion of a "banlas" or sluice mining site in an upland village of Tampakan town, South Cotabato province. A report from the…...
4 nabbed for illegal small-scale mining in Catanduanes
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (156+ words) Four individuals were arrested on Wednesday afternoon for allegedly engaging in illegal small-scale mining in Baras town, Catanduanes, police said Thursday, August 7, 2025. INQUIRER FILES The four individuals were allegedly violating Republic Act No. 7076, also known as the People's Small-Scale Mining…...
Small-scale gold'miners seek place'in'formal economy
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (899+ words) MANILA, Philippines " Small-scale gold miners from Camarines Norte and Mountain Province are pushing for a formal, more elevated status for their sector in the national economy through stronger partnerships with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Department of…...