Nickel mine threatens Philippines biodiversity hotspot on Si

A nickel mining concession that overlaps a protected area threatens the unique biodiversity of Sibuyan, a remote island at the center of the Philippine archipelago renowned for its natural beauty and endemic flora and fauna. This poses a litmus test of the government’s commitment to safeguard the outstanding biodiversity of the Philippines and the communities […]

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