Responsible Mining Case Study

The Philippines is ranked fifth in being mineral-rich in the world, according to Rappler especially for gold, nickel, copper and chromite. Additionally, the largest copper-gold deposit is found in this country. The mining industry reached $3.2 billion in 2010 and has provided an estimated 211,000 jobs in 2011.

Despite the success and growth in this industry, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Gina Lopez has ordered the closure of 23 mining firms. The closures seem too drastic and putting this industry to a sudden halt brings ramifications to the economy of the Philippines. This was pointed out by the Chamber of Mines of the Philippines (COMP) chairman Artemio Disini. According to Lopez, this will affect about 1.2 Filipinos as well as the benefit of tax payments from the mining firms. In addition, this will affect industries such as drilling, construction, shipping, processing companies and many more. Caroline Bain, the

He wishes for companies to be careful mining the minerals that belong to the people, that they should do it right. They must also take charge in addressing the damages caused by their mining. Responsible mining is mining with the responsibility of caring for the environment and society. Environmental impacts that can come from the mining industry include pollution to bodies of water, land degradation, emission of harmful substances especially to vegetation and groundwater resources, and air pollution. With regards to the responsible mining of the mining companies in the Philippines, Louie Sarmiento, head of the Philippine Mine Safety and Environment Association, pointed out a few things. One, they must have a comprehensive safety and health plan for their mining exploration. Another is that they have a trust fund. Last, they must have a proper waste