User:Isabelle B. Morales/sandbox/Mining places in the Philippines

Nickel mines are located in Zambales, Palawan, Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur, while the gold with silver mines are in Benguet, Masbate, Camarines Norte, Davao del Norte and Agusan del Sur. The copper with gold and silver mines are located in Benguet, Cebu and Zamboanga del Norte. The following regions have high metallic and gold mining activities: Benguet, Masbate, Nueva Vizcaya, Cebu, Compostela Valley, Davao, Palawan and Surigao. Compostella Valley province is considered as the mining capital of the Philippines. The biggest mining in the Philipines is in Tampakan, South Cotabato. Environmental effects of mining can occur at local, regional, and global scales through direct and indirect mining practices. The effects can result in erosion, sinkholes, loss of biodiversity, or the contamination of soil, groundwater, and surface water by the chemicals emitted from mining processes. Mining can pollute air and drinking water, harm wildlife and habitat, and permanently scar natural landscapes. Mining affects people's health directly, when people work in dangerous conditions and are exposed to toxic chemicals. It also affects people's health through the social problems it brings. Mining towns and camps develop quickly, with little planning or care. This usually causes many problems. Most of the country's metallic minerals, including gold, iron ore, lead, zinc, chromite, and copper, are drawn from major deposits on the islands of Luzon and Mindanao. Smaller deposits of silver, nickel, mercury, molybdenum, cadmium, and manganese occur in several other locations.

Philipine Organizations Against Mining

Sibuyanons Against Mining (SAM) is an environmental advocacy group organized primarily by Sibuyanons. It has been fighting for mining moratorium in Sibuyan Island (Philippines).The DENR regulates and administers the mining industry.

There is only one answer to all these troubles and problems. Stop Mining! Not tomorrow, not later, not afterwards, the time is Now!

Mining is a threat to lives and not a pot of gold.