Nickel mine threatens Philippines biodiversity hotspot on Sibuyan ...
WEBDec 6, 2023 · A nickel mining concession that overlaps a protected area threatens the unique biodiversity of Sibuyan, a remote island at the center of the Philippine archipelago renowned for its natural beauty and endemic flora and fauna.
TIMELINE: Sibuyan Island’s decades of opposition to mining
WEBFeb 3, 2023 · MANILA, Philippines – Residents of Sibuyan in Romblon have been fighting for almost two decades to stop mining exploration on their island. Locals are adamant to protect Sibuyan not only...
Sibuyan folk fear nickel mining will destroy 'Galapagos of Asia'
WEBJan 30, 2023 · MANILA, Philippines — Residents of Sibuyan Island in Romblon are calling for a suspension of mining exploration activities there, saying the extraction of nickel ore will disrupt the island’s...
Threat and Consequences of Mining in Sibuyan - Plastic Education
WEBAug 21, 2023 · The increasing population and unregulated activities, such as small-scale mining, illegal logging, illegal charcoal making, and conversion of land for agriculture, have posed threats to the habitats of Sibuyan’s wildlife …
‘We are not afraid’: Locals in biodiversity-rich Philippine island ...
WEBFeb 7, 2023 · About a hundred residents of the island were struggling against 30-strong law enforcers to stop trucks belonging to nickel firm Altai Philippines Mining Corporation (APMC) from hauling the metal to a waiting barge to be shipped to China.
Sibuyan Island mining firm says it’s voluntarily stopping all ...
WEBFeb 6, 2023 · MANILA, Philippines — The mining company handling mineral exploration and testing in Sibuyan Island, Romblon, has voluntarily stopped all exploration and testing activities in the area, assuring authorities and stakeholders of cooperation in relation to recent protests and hostilities.
DENR orders APMC to halt transport of nickel ore, causeway ops in Sibuyan
WEBFeb 7, 2023 · MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources ordered the mining company whose operations are being opposed by the residents of Sibuyan Island to stop the...
Philippines: Mining activity on Sibuyan Island must be halted to …
WEBMining activity on Sibuyan Island, Romblon Province, the Philippines, must be halted to prevent further killings and violence The peaceful opposition by local communities and indigenous people to mining that violates their rights and endangers their way of life on the Filipino Island of Sibuyan…
Mining, Oil Spill, Military Bases Threaten Philippine Islands
WEBApr 3, 2023 · Philippines mining. Sibuyan Island. News about anti-mining protests and a massive oil spill reflects the rising concern about the rapid destruction of island ecosystems across the...
Altai maintains legality of ore mining operations in Sibuyan
WEBFeb 13, 2023 · MANILA, Philippines – Altai Philippines Mining Corporation (APMC) said in a statement Friday, February 10, it had the necessary permit to extract and transport samples of nickel ore in...
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