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In Masbate, where Filminera and MasbateGold project use a strong year-roundenvironmental management program tominimize the disturbances done to theenvironment. MASBATE GOLD PROJECT

FILMINERAScientists, health engineers are still discovering the manyusage of gold as it possesses a good quality in treatingand detecting diseases. That is why it is hard to livewithout gold. And we have to rely on mining to extract itfor us. Just like in Masbate, where Filminera and MasbateGold project use a strong year-round environmentalmanagement program to minimize the disturbancesdone to the environment. They plant trees, protectwatersheds, plant mangroves and provide thecommunity with various livelihood programs aside fromeducation, infrastructure and healthcare.

Since the Philippines is located in the Pacific Ring of Fire,the volcanic activities has produced different minerals forour country. The Philippines is ranked as the 5th mostmineral-rich country in the world for copper, nickel, goldand chromite. Globally, the Philippines places third as thelargest gold producer, fourth for copper and fifth fornickel. Gold is being responsibly mined in Masbate byFilminera and Masbate Gold Project. Mining has pushedother country’s economy – like that of Canada andAustralia – to great heights. They practice responsiblemining and it reflects on how they rehabilitate theirenvironment before, during and after mining. FILMINERA RESOURCES

FILMINERA WEBSITEResponsible Mining is the best solution to address allproblems concerning mining. As mining cannot helpbut cause environmental and social change,responsible mining calls for all mining industries to(a) AVOID or MINIMIZE harm to the environment (withgood environmental management plans at handimplemented long-term), (b) respect human rights andprovide jobs to the local community (c) create a verysafe workplace for people and the environment andlastly (d) responsible mining demands the miningindustries to leave a good legacy in that communitythru building infrastructures like roads, schools, hospitalsand others.

MASBATE GOLD PROJECTRESPONSIBLE MINING also involves only 20-25 years ofmining and its rehabilitation is done for another 10-15years. RESPONSIBLE MINING requires ISO and bestenvironmental management programs. Only capableand able mining companies have the heart to marrymining and the least disturbance to be done in theenvironment. Doing these, we have the environment’sand our future’s welfare in mind.

FILMINERAMining has always been a part of the Filipino lives. Thiswas evident as early as 1000 BC when our ancestorsmined for gold, silver, copper and iron and made intogold ingots, chains, calombigas, earrings, gold daggerhangers and even tooth plating. Natives and earlyFilipinos bartered for gold, pearls and agate withmerchants from Arab, Asia and Europe. That is whywhen Ferdinand Magellan first saw the natives wearinggold ornaments from head to toe … he knew our islandis rich not only in gold but with other minerals. He hadevery reason to conquer us not more than our spices orgoods, religion or God but because of Gold.

FILMINERA RESOURCESThe mining industry is still evolving as laws are adjusted toprotect the interest of our people and the environment.This is to put the best interest of our country who is thefifth most mineral-rich country in the world for gold,nickel, copper, and chromite. No wonder, multi-billioncompanies will stop at nothing to mine our resourcesthat is why a responsible mining act and an effectiveenvironmental management program to rehabilitatethe affected areas must been enforced andimplemented immediately.

FILMINERA WEBSITEMining Responsibly is possible if the company is willing towork on it and take the time to really follow protocoland help the local community. One example of thismining site is the Masbate Gold Project in Aroroy,Masbate. The Masbate Gold Project is a joint venturebetween 2 Philippine Companies and A CanadianMining company.

MASBATE GOLD PROJECTAccording to the article of PDI, Filminera said the IADplan was aligned with relevant DENR programs like theNational Greening Program, Biodiversity Program,Biochar Program for Agricultural and other Wastes,Coastal Research and Management, Clean Water andAir Programs and Solid Waste Management Program.If most mining companies have done these programs,most communities would be better served and moremining companies will stay open. So if you are in themining industry please take note of these andimplement them to ensure your long-term business.

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