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Barangay Mananao, where those who died come from according to the anti-mining group Kalikasan-PNE, is on the other end of the island and is 15 kilometers away from the project site, the company said. 


"This is like saying that the death in Valenzuela was caused by a project located in Muntinlupa," Lafayette said in a statement.


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The operation of the Rapu-Rapu Polymetallic Inc. (RRPI) was suspended last November after the spills, which affected local creeks. The $60 million venture has since restarted work under government supervision, pending clearance from authorities.


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   The stakes are potentially crucial for the country, impoverished and burdened by a fast growing population, with officials estimating the industry could generate export earnings of $5 billion to $7 billion annually and create thousands of desperately needed jobs. 


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Purisima said they have recommended that the project be classified as a special ecozone "to again spark the interest of foreign mining firms in the country by offering them more incentives and recognizing their contribution to the export industry."


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Anti-mining group’s claims baseless, says Lafayette

February 8, 2007 - 12:00am

Lafayette Mining has branded as baseless and irresponsible the allegations by a militant anti-mining group that it said is desperate to stop the Rapu-Rapu project now that it is on the verge of resuming operations....

Nation

DENR says Lafayette fit to resume operations in Rapu-Rapu

By Katherine Adraneda | September 8, 2006 - 12:00am

RAPU-RAPU, Albay — Officials of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ (DENR) Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) yesterday declared Lafayette Mining’s P1.4-billion polymetallic project...

Headlines

Kalikasan, kalusugan wasak sa katiwalian

By Jarius Bondoc | August 28, 2006 - 12:00am

AYOKO sanang mangutya, lalo’t abala ang mga panig sa emergency cleanup ng oil spill sa dagat ng Guimaras. Pero dahil nagsisisihan ang Coast Guard at Petron sa paglubog ng tanker na pinagmulan ng mapangwasak...

PSN Opinyon

EDITORYAL - Sa pag-operate ng Lafayette, nakaamba ang panganib

June 16, 2006 - 12:00am

WALANG isang salita si Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) secretary Angelo Reyes. Matapos niyang ipatigil ang operasyon ng Lafayette Mining, Inc. noong October 2005, ngayon ay siya na muli ang...

PSN Opinyon

Foreign miners hopeful RP will keep pledge to open up industry

May 26, 2006 - 12:00am

CANATUAN (AFP) — Foreign miners are hoping the Philippine government will stand by them and their investments here in any face-off with the hugely powerful Roman Catholic Church which opposes mining. The...

Headlines

Lafayette reports higher gold, silver reserves in Albay

By Rocel Felix | October 15, 2005 - 12:00am

Australian mining company Lafayette Mining Ltd. said its exploration drilling at the Hixbar mine area within its Rapu-Rapu mining area in Albay is expected to further increase gold and silver reserves and extend...

Business

Aussie mining firm’s Bicol proj endorsed for ecozone status

By Marianne V. Go | April 24, 2004 - 12:00am

Trade Secretary Cesar V. Purisima has endorsed to Malacañang the Rapu-Rapu mining project site of Australia’s Lafayette Mining Ltd. as a special economic zone. Purisima said they have recommended that...

Business

Tatad acts on residents' protest vs mining firms

February 16, 2000 - 12:00am

Sen. Francisco S.

Business