Microsoft PowerPoint - Andy Whitmore - presentation Philippines [Kompatibilit\344tsmodus]

27 Pages·2011·3.84 MB·English

Philippines –social
and environmental
impacts
Presented by Andy Whitmore
Indigenous Peoples Links
Outline
I. Background
II. Mining facts and figures
IIIIII.. PPiiccttuurriinngg tthhee nnaattiioonnaall ssiittuuaattiioonn
IV. Issues and Concerns
V. Peoples Response
VI. In summary
PPhhiilliippppiinneess
I. Background
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Bad legacy on mining issues – Mankayan,
Marinduque & Rapu Rapu
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Strong & vibrant civil society
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SSoommee aaddvvaanncceedd lleeggiissllaattiioonn –– ssuucchh aass IIPPRRAA,, bbuutt
poor implementation
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Despite years of promotion most large multi-
nationals have withdrawn from the country (Rio
Tinto, BHP Billiton, Anglo American…. Xstrata
still have a concession)
I. Background
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Original legislation 1995 Mining Act (proposed
by GMA as a Senator)
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Under President GMA, policy shift in 2004 ->
ffrroomm ttoolleerraannccee ttoo ““aaggggrreessssiivvee pprroommoottiioonn””
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Judicial decisions -> reversal of Jan. 2004 SC
decision re constitutionality of certain
provisions of Mining Act
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Roadshows by Chamber of Mines (2004-2006)
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DENR houses MGB
Scope of Mining Operations (2009)
1. 29 operating metallic mines, which is an increase on
last four years
2. 65 priority projects in 2009, up from 23 in 2005 and 62
in 2008
10 are in full operation
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5 second-tier development stage
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88 iinn ccoonnssttrruuccttiioonn ssttaaggee
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8 are in financing (fund-raising)
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9 in advanced exploration
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23 in early exploration
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3. DENR-MGB states only 32 official priority in 2010
4. Over 2,000 small-scale mines and quarries (with
legitimate records)
No. of Operating Metallic Mines
(DENR-MGB, Jan. 2010)
30
20
10
16 23 26 29
0
1
2006 2007 2008 2009
No. of Priority Mining Projects (MGB, Jan. 2010)
70
65
62
60
50
40
32 32
30
23 23
20
10
0
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