Activists welcome decision to revoke permit for controversial Philippine gold mine

TAMPAKAN, Philippines — In a move celebrated by anti-mining activists, local officials in the southern Philippine municipality of Tampakan have canceled the business permit for a controversial copper and gold mine, citing alleged fraud and misrepresentation by the operator, Sagittarius Mines, Inc. (SMI). “The firm does not have a permit anymore from the local government […]

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