In Compostela Valley, in the southern Philippines, a river streaked many shades of brown cuts through farmland and jungle brush to release its muck into the sea. The slurry swells around the coastline ...

Water is essential to mining operations. It is used in mineral processing, dust suppression, cooling, and wastewater ...

ENVIRONMENT Secretary Raphael P.M. Lotilla on Friday said the Marcos administration is accelerating policy reforms to position the Philippines as a responsible player in the global clean energy ...

A nickel stockpile towers over farmer Moharen Tambiling's rice paddy in the Philippines' Palawan, evidence of a mining boom that locals hope a new moratorium will tame. "They told us before the start ...

Manila: The Philippines, with over 7,640 islands, isn’t just about stunning beaches — it's a gold trove with rich mineral deposits. Mining is a major industry in the country, with a mix of large-scale ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. The mercury used to amalgamate gold is cheap, effective and toxic. Studies from artisanal and small-scale mining sites across the Amazon reveal ...

It’s a toxic combination that is enriching criminal gangs and corrupt officials across the region, as the price of gold touches new highs on world markets.

Central banks are increasingly looking to bolster their gold reserves. And they are turning to mines in their backyard to source the yellow metal. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are.

Locals in the Philippines' Palawan hope a moratorium will stop a nickel mining boom - Copyright AFP Ted ALJIBE Locals in the Philippines' Palawan hope a moratorium ...