The many attempts to mine their island are already entrenched in the history of Sibuyanons. Locals continue to fight back.
MANILA, Philippines – Residents of Sibuyan in Romblon have been fighting for almost two decades to stop mining exploration on their island.
A significant player in the opposition against mining companies is the local government unit. For many years, barangays and municipalities have actively opposed these projects. Here’s a timeline of Sibuyan’s history with mining companies looking to extract nickel, chromite, cobalt, and iron from the island.
According to the Philippine Mining Act of 1995, an MPSA is “an agreement where the government grants to the contractor the exclusive right to conduct mining operations within a contract area and shares in the gross output. The contractor shall provide the financing, technology, management and personnel necessary for the implementation of this agreement.
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