Overall Conclusion For Carcinogenicity. [4.1.2.7.4]
Nickel compounds are considered as human carcinogens based on epidemiological studies, mechanistic information and evidence from animal studies. The overall findings indicate that nickel ions generated in target cells are determinants for the carcinogenic process.
Based on the epidemiological results discussed above following inhalational exposure and the variety [...]
LEBACH MINING CORPORATION
Nickel Deposits Mining Project
Brgy. Ipilan, Brooke’s Point, Palawan
Ref. No. ECC-CO-0911-0009
Date Received: 02/14/2008
Status: Approved
Status Date: 11/11/2009
1) What is nickel laterite? Nickel that can be mined occurs in two main forms – sulphide and oxide. Laterite soils are of the oxide type. Sulphides mean [...]
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Tonight is a big night. We have a nationally televised debate on ANC’s Common Ground at 6:30pm. Both sides of mining will be represented. We invite you to watch and actively participate to show your support by doing the following:
First, Please Clean Up
(As a gift to our followers and in order to prepare for the “Big Mining Debate” on ABS-CBN on Friday evening at 1830, we are uploading for your convenience the first in-depth independent journalistic assessment of the mining industry since the Supreme Court upheld the Mining Act in 2004…enjoy the read…take [...]
Another Environmental Investigatory Mission (EIM) along the Abra River was organized by the Save the Abra River Movement (STARM) last October 25-26, 2004.
Over 116 individuals were mobilized.
The EIM was divided into the Upper Abra River team which covered Mankayan, Benguet down to Cervantes and Quirino,Ilocos Sur and the Lower Abra River team which surveyed [...]
Senate Minority leader Aquilino ‘Nene’ Pimentel gives statement on the mining controversy and the use of force by using civilian para-military units to intimidate communities who oppose mining in their ancestral domain.
Philippine Tailings Dam Disasters – Presentation Transcript
Major tailings dam disasters in the Philippines (1) 2005: October 11 and 31 – breach of cyanide tailings pond of LAFAYETTE POLYMETALLIC PROJECT in RAPU-RAPU, ALBAY s after heavy rains 2007: April 6 and July 11 – collapse of the sulphide dam of CANATUAN GOLD MINES in [...]
WHAT EXACTLY IS THE DEFINITION OF MORE RESPONSIBLE MINING?
http://www.slideshare.net/no2mininginpalawan/environment-watch-karayan-abra-starm
There are basic changes that the mining industry needs to make right away, in a manner that is independently verifiable. At the very least, mining operations should follow these standards:
Respect for Basic Human Rights outlined in international conventions and [...]
Republika ng Pilipinas
Komisyon ng Karapatang Pantao ng Pilipinas
(Commission on Human Rights of The Philippines)
DISPLACEMENT COMPLAINT OF RESIDENTS OF DIDIPIO, KASIBU, NUEVA VIZCAYA. [CHR – H – 2008 – 0055 (SPL. REPORT)] pp. 1-19
RESOLUTION
CHR (IV) No. A2011-004
Bagacay Abandoned Mine Site, Western Samar
http://www.slideshare.net/no2mininginpalawan/bagacayabandonedmine-samar
Introduction
During the last one or two decades several large and small-scale mines ceased operations due to the economic viability of operations, labor disputes, negative environmental impacts, and/or social acceptability. No considered rehabilitation has been done in these sites inasmuch as government guidelines and regulations [...]
