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Albay No To Mining? it makes me laugh! =) 2008-03-16 10:38:53 Our local government is making a stand, “ALBAY NO TO MINING”. You can see these banners in front of the Albay capitol and at the fences of Albay Park. It’s good to see that the local government are conscious of the social and environmental issues we are facing.So why not promote it?If our local government unit is making a stand against mining then the LGU should ban everything and I mean everything about mining.If you are firmly saying NO then don’t you think we should stop supporting and making use of the things we get from the mining industry to finally get rid of it?Like in the law of demand and supply in economics. If they are no consumers then there wouldn’t be any producers. No demand, No supply.Let’s start at the government offices and all offices in that matter:• BAN Read more:Mining
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To close? Or Not to close? 2008-03-16 09:40:50 “Lafayette declares ‘voluntary administration’, banks to take over”-Philippines: Arroyo’s flagship mining project goes bankruptDecember 20, 2007Pinoy PressThe question now is, should Lafayette choose to close down and finally cease their operations so that they could retain whatever assets they have left or should they stick it out and fulfill the benefits they promised?To close or not to close? That is the question.Let’s look at the pros and cons if Lafayette chooses to close down:DENR’s point of view:ADVANTAGES of closing the mine:Open pit where ore extraction has commenced remain at its present size and lower potential for AMD generationNo more use of toxic chemicals, thereby removing risk of chemical and heavy metal contaminationPossible health risks due to chemicals and
Rapu-Rapu "Fault" Finding Commission 2008-02-28 23:08:54 If you read the previous articles you would also question the results of the Rapu-Rapu Fact Finding commission headed by Bishop Arturo Bastes.I agree with what the previous vice governor, James Calisin said that a bishop heading a fact finding commission on mine safety laughable. We all know that from the very start Bishop Bastes was already against the mining operations of Lafayette in Rapu-Rapu. If you really think it out why would the president choose a person like Bishop Bastes who speaks his views against mining so vocally to head the commission? Funny right?Naisip ko tuloy bka may conspiracy na nangyari. Coz looking back that was the time when the president was again in the hot seat facing another impeachment issue. Maybe she chose Bishop Bastes to divert the media and the peoples at Read more:Fault
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Dig copper out of the ground 2008-02-28 11:20:18 By: Peter WallaceManila Standard TodayFriday, June 23, 2006WE did something Bishop Arturo Bastes didn’t do. We did some scientific research on the Philippine Mining Law and whether it was sufficient to protect the environment and ensure responsible mining. We compared the mining-related and environmental laws and regulations of three mineral-rich and high-income countries (Australia, Canada and the US) with those of the Philippines in terms of how they address the three most significant aspects of any mining project, namely: the environment, health and safety, and community development and engagement. Regulations on how these countries address transparency and accountability in government processes, and the recent international initiative in this area, were also examined.We also looked a Read more:ground
No title 2008-02-25 09:17:42 Manila Standard TodayMay 19, 2006Reader Michael Cavanagh writes from Australia: “I have read your articles regarding Lafayette with great interest as I am a small investor in the company. Might I ask if you still believe the mine will be closed indefinitely or will sanity prevail and the mine be given a chance to prove it can operate safely? “As a matter of interest, why do the Catholic bishops wield so much power, particularly when the local people are in favor and would benefit from the works?”Your first question may be answered today, Michael. That’s because the good Bishop of Sorsogon, head of the fact-finding team formed by the government to investigate last year’s cyanide spill in the Rapu-Rapu mining project in Albay, is scheduled to submit his committee’s report to Pres
Albay exec dumps Bastes' group report 2008-02-25 09:12:41 Manila Standard TodayMay 23, 2006 Albay Vice Gov. James Calisin wants the Bastes Commission report
trashed for trying to sneak supposedly antimining and pseudo-leftist militant members into critical government panels that will decide on the application of Lafayette Philippines for an environmental clearance certificate.“That is sneaky. They were able to do it in the commission because Bishop Bastes handpicked its members, which included pseudo-leftist militants and antimining people. To follow the Bastes recommendation is to have someone that perennially will thwart government efforts to attract foreign investments,” he said.In effect, he said, the Bastes recommendation will allow these groups to use government funds to advance their advocacy. “That was what happened when the Bastes
Open Your Eyes 2008-02-15 01:25:37 No to mining? No to Lafayette?Anti-mining groups are everywhere! And to think there becoming more extreme in speaking out their views. They even stayed for one week in front of Albay capitol to show how serious they are. But the question is, are they true to what they’re fighting for? Some of the activists are calling themselves “environmentalists”, wanting to shut down Lafayette due to the damaging effect it can do to the environment. But are you really true “environmentalists”? Nung nagstake out kayo sa labas ng Albay capitol, I saw some of you SMOKING! And you call yourselves environmentalists?? Haha! Super funny! In my own opinion, don’t you think you should start rehabilitating your own “damaging” habits first before you go on marching and screaming “SAVE the ENVIRON
No title 2008-02-12 21:36:18 Managing the distance between mine developers and localsBY IAN THOMSONMining environmental management magazineJan 2007“Why don’t they understand us?” is a common lament among explorers and mine developers when a proposal for a new mine is met by a seemingly irrational negative response from locals. “It doesn’t seem to matter what we say, they just won’t accept that modern mining is environmentally sound and socially responsible”THE fact that potential physical impacts are measurable, predictable and manageable is logical and accurate to industry insiders. However, there are frequently powerful social factors driving the apparent refusal to recognize the real nature of the risks that come with mineral extraction, particularly when it comes to gold mining. What many engineers a
my first time..=) 2008-02-09 05:59:16 Armed with their corporate values: "Teamwork, Transparency, Exceed Expectations, and Delight the stakeholders"the speakers from Rapu-Rapu Mining Incorporated stayed true of what they're trying to achieve. All was boldly shown during their mining forum held at BU amphitheater for the BS Chemistry week last February 7, 2008.As a "first timer" in a mining forum. I had a lot of questions and a whole lot to take in. Well, to tell you honestly, I was kind of skeptic about the concept of mining mainly because of what other people are saying about its "damaging" effect to the environment. Some even say it’s disastrous to have a mining project here in Rapu-Rapu, just right here in our own backyard and to top it all of we can see this by the different environmental incidents "accused" to RRMI. BUT
my first time: a sequel 2008-04-28 10:29:20 Flashback: “At the end of the day, my “first time” went pretty well, I had my questions answered and my skepticism reduced to pulp. It even got me more interested in mining and to their mining project as well. And you know what? I’m even considering a site visit at Lafayette to experience things first hand..=)”(my first time..=) posted: 02/09/07 )would you believe that Lafayette called me up and invited me for a camp visit?? They came across my blog recently and thought it would be a nice idea for me to actually go there and like what I said before “experience things first hand”. I didn’t pass up the opportunity so I readily agreed since I had nothing better to do here at home this summer. hehewell, after a few mishaps I finally managed to step foot at Lafayette shores.haha Read more:sequel
the beginning..=) 2008-04-29 22:43:30 After 3 weeks and 2 cancellations, I finally managed to land at Lafayette shores in Rapu-Rapu, Albay..=)Just in time too for their earth day celebrations last April 22. But I was just a tad bit early coz I arrived there a day earlier but since I was staying there for two nights I still got the chance to immerse myself in their activities for the said date.After the necessary security checks and safety reminders inside the premises, I had the privilege to tour the mining site. I was accompanied by two “tour guides”, who were actually employees from their environmental department so if ever I had any questions it was best answered by them.The tour was definitely a “blast”! (get it? mining-blast? Haha! I know, I know..cheesy!! haha!)Anyway, the tour was such an eye-opener! It was like
oops! sorry..my mistake.. 2008-05-01 22:13:15 i just have to correct my previous blog..this is one of lafayette's environmental ponds. "mr. tour guide" said it's one of lafayette's treatment for rain water that passed through PAF materials from the mine site. it's also a settling place for run-off materials that came with the rain water.i had a feeling that this was not really the pond, it doesn't even look like a pond..haha. but anyway, i checked it again and looked at my copy of the presentation Engr. Pacis gave us during the chem week and i even checked it with "mr. tour guide" it turns out to be a portion of the gulley where lafayette's treated water discharges.. Read more:sorry
pix..pix..pix..=) 2008-05-01 11:52:46 Here are some pictures I took during my tour of the rapu-rapu mine.the open mine pit.. this is a photo of lafayette's tailings dam. i don't know if you can see it in the picture but surrounding the tailings dam are compact clay. according to "mr. tour guide", it's part of the design of the dam to ensure that no Potential Acid Forming (PAF) materials may pass through. the upper clay core is near the dam itself and the lower clay core, well, yeah you guessed it, the lower part of the dam..haha. below is a picture of the lower clay core..if i remember it correctly, the compaction of the clay is not less than 98%.this is one of lafayette's environmental ponds. "mr. tour guide" said it's one of lafayette's treatment for rain water that passed through PAF materials from the mine site. it's also
Earth Day? Mining? Uhh..connection please? 2008-05-06 11:36:39 My friend asked me this question when I told him I was invited at Lafayette in Rapu-Rapu just in time too for their Earth
Day celebration last April 22.His initial reaction was quite funny but it also made me think isn’t earth day a celebration of environmental awareness? And where does mining, or should I say Lafayette fit into all that?To better understand things I googled earth day for some background.According to www.wikipedia.com ; the very first earth day was held on April 22, 1970 which was proposed by US Senator Gaylord Nelson as a nationwide environmental protest to thrust the environment onto the national agenda. It was a huge success, influencing other countries to join the succeeding years making it an international grassroots activism.Up until now, countries from all over wo Read more:Mining
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Earth Day '08: beach clean-up 2008-05-13 13:15:14 With this year's theme, "Tubig- Buhay natin. Ating Pagyamanin.", Lafayette and its staff and employees were all set to take part on this year's Earth
Day celebration last April 22, 2008.I got the chance to join there activities 'coz my camp visit was scheduled the day before and i was booked to stay there for 2 days and two nights. lucky me! hehe.they're celebration started with a simple opening p Read more:Earth Day
sidetrack: malicious rumours 2008-05-19 12:34:01 remember this pictures? (posted: Earth Day '08: beach clean-up) well, do they look like an uprising? or a protest?this was a classic proof of how vicious malicious rumours
can be..while we were at pagcolbon beach for the clean up..one of the local kids who was also one of the artists of the "flags" came up and asked sir totep, one of lafayette's employees, about the so-called protest that happened
Earth Day '08: footprints in the sand 2008-05-29 13:45:46 well it's not actually footprints but installation art made by the local kids. they were the same kids who made the flags.it wasn't exactly part of the program for the earth day celebration but since the kids were also there sir totep took the opportunity to teach them how to appreciate the things they see everyday and taught them how to make an installation art.in definition ---> Installation art Read more:Earth
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Mine Firm Supports OJT Programs of Bicol Schools 2008-05-29 13:44:06 Press Release (May 22, 2008)In pursuit of harnessing and enhancing human potentials, the Rapu-Rapu Minerals, Incorporated (RRMI) recently established partnerships with one university, two colleges and one technical school in the Bicol Region for the implementation of their respective On-the-Job Training Programs
.The Bicol University (BU) in Legaspi City fielded 13 students, 10 are Journalism Major Read more:Schools
Mine Firm Resumes Medical Mission 2008-05-29 13:42:07 Press Release (May 23, 2008)With Health and Sanitation as one of the priority programs under the Social Development Management Plan (SDMP), the Rapu-Rapu Minerals, Incorporated (RRMI), resumes its regular Medical Mission
s this month in its six host communities."The amount of P135, 000.00 is allotted for this month to cover free medicines for patients including food, accommodation, transportation a
Earth Day '08: Awarding Ceremonies 2008-05-29 12:18:31 with the march of the flags on its way, lafayette also awarded the different participants who took part in making them at their respective barangays.future artists in the making..hehe.. Read more:Earth
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Earth Day '08: March of the flags 2008-05-29 11:49:54 remember the flags
i told you on the previous article?"i joined the group who was to clean the shores at barangay pagcolbon. we were also the group who was to carry the flags made by the local kids from the host communities..it was part of they're summer art workshop sponsored by lafayette.."(Earth
Day '08: beach clean-up)the flags were actually streamers/banners/logos/posters, i don't know exactl Read more:Earth Day
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