Gold and Indigenous People: Small-scale mining in Benguet
It was like any other day for Mariano Waclin, a 60-year old small-scale miner in Barangay Ucab in Itogon, Benguet in the Cordillera region. Gold and Indigenous People: Small-scale mining in Benguet | ABS-CBN News
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Most Common Types of Mining Equipment in Use in 2023
Surface mining is a mining operation that happens on ground level rather than in a cave.. Statistically, surface mining is more common and efficient than underground mining operations, though the two are vastly different processes. Surface mining operations uncover roughly 97% of all mined materials, primarily due to the …
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Benguet mines still operating after DENR …
Mining is one of the biggest industries in rural areas, accounting for "over 180,000 workers nationwide, not counting indirect jobs created," according to the PCIJ report. ... "In Benguet, a mineral-rich …
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Giant sinkhole in Benguet mining town plugged | Inquirer …
BAGUIO CITY—A 20-meter-wide sinkhole, which opened up and swallowed seven houses in the mining town of Itogon in Benguet province last year, is being filled with river soil and silt as a ...
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Benguet: The Salad Bowl of the Philippines | Igorotage
Today, three large mining companies, Benguet Corporation, Philex Mining and Lepanto Mining Corporation are operating in Benguet. The mining firms contribute to about 98% of the province's export revenue. Added to the mining and vegetable farming, manufacturing is likewise a major economic activity in the province. Loom weaving which is a ...
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Triggers and Causes of the Landslide in Itogon, Benguet
By Marcelle P. VillegasSeptember 2018 was a tragic, difficult month for the Philippine mining industry because heavy rains resulted in landslide in the Mountain Province region. Several small-scale miners died during the landslides in Itogon, Benguet. Other than being part of the headlines at that time, it also placed the mining industry …
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IN PHOTOS: The Itogon mining community before and after …
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – Before September 15, a mining community found refuge in two concrete houses at the foot of a mountain in Itogon, Benguet. They called both of them "bunkhouses."
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Comprehensive Guide to Mining Equipment Maintenance
Essential Daily Mining Equipment Maintenance Checks. Daily maintenance checks play a vital role in preventing breakdowns and accidents in the mining industry. By conducting these checks before using mining equipment, operators can identify potential issues, rectify them promptly, and ensure the safe and efficient functioning of the …
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6 Reasons Why You Should Visit Benguet (Aside From …
Benguet is so rich in minerals that three large mining companies operate here including Lepanto Mining Corporation, Philex Mining, and Benguet Corporation. Some of the minerals extracted here are chromite, gold, copper, pyrite, silver, and limestone. If you're interested in mines, Balatoc Mines in Itogon, Benguet has been offering tours since ...
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(PDF) Gold Mining in Benguet to 1898
GOLD MINING IN BENGUET The Fajardo Expeditions, 1620-1624 Governor Alonso Fajardo was in charge of the project to seek out the gold mines, determine their true worth, and pacify the Igorots. He sent the first expedition in 1620 under Captain Garcia Aldana y Cabrera, Governor of Pangasinan. The route taken by Aldana became the pattern for all ...
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Benguet Corp, a century of irresponsible mining
Benguet Corporation as the oldest mining corporation in the country is responsible for the open pit mine site, underground tunnels, waste dump sites, mill, …
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Businesses
Mining Operations. Benguet Gold Operation. Once the largest employer in Baguio City and Itogon, Benguet Province, in the 1980s, the Company, during its height, employed …
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Gold Mining in Benguet: 1900-1941
GOLD MINING IN BENGUET cans" were not subject to transfers at the whim of the colonial govern-ment, they were more likely to settle permanently in one spot Qenista 1987, 227). Proof of this is the number of Benguet families who carry American names such as Hora, Haight, Dugan, Icard, Muller and Murphy.
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Flashback on Benguet's mining industry
LARGE or small scale mining is a boiling issue in the country last year, 2012, and even the early years. Environmentalists and the mining companies are like two. Home; Bacolod; Cebu; Davao; ... Some people and politicians of Benguet admitted mining degrades environment but they cannot just stop mining because it is the main livelihood …
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Benguet: The Land of Pines
Mining. Benguet is also known as the mining capital of the Philippines, with its rich mineral deposits such as gold, copper, and silver. The mining industry has been a significant contributor to the province's economic growth since the early 1900s. Benguet Corporation, the oldest mining company in the Philippines, was founded in 1903.
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Towards a negotiated solution to conflicts between large …
In her historical account of 'traditional gold mining' in Benguet province, Caballero (1996) describes the historical interaction between Benguet Corporation and small-scale miners operating inside the company's concessions. On the one hand, Benguet Corporation always exhibited a fair degree of tolerance vis-à-vis ASM-operators, who …
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Meet Bryan Yap: Philanthropist and Pioneering Leader of Lepanto Mining
Exploring the Lepanto Mines. Lepanto is a proudly Filipino underground mining company based in Mankayan, Benguet. Located high in the mountains of the Cordilleras, it is responsible for producing copper, gold, and silver for 85 years—dating as far back as the second world war.
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PART I ITEM 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
Benguet Corporation (the Company or "BenguetCorp") was organized in 1903 to engage in gold mining. It expanded first into chromite production in 1934 and then into copper …
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Mining In Benguet
Benguet has 27 identified mines listed in The Diggings™. The most commonly listed primary commodities in Benguet mines are Copper, Gold, and Silver .
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SMALL SCALE MINING IN BENGUET
Pertinent Laws Republic Act No. 7076. People's Small-Scale Mining Act of 1991 rationalize viable small-scale mining activities and to generate more employment opportunities. Its salient features are: the declaration of People's Small-Scale Mining Areas to be made available exclusively for small-scale mining operations; the creation of a Provincial/City …
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Benguet Corporation
Mining Operations. In its over 120 years of existence, Benguet Corporation has grown from gold mining to a company with a diverse range of operations in chromite, copper, lime, …
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Mercury Contamination Associated with Small-Scale Gold Mining …
Small-scale gold mining of the nontraditional type in the area of Upper Ambalanga River basin in Benguet province in the Philippines has been going on for many years. Mercury being an illegal substance, people hide its use and the local government finds it difficult to confirm where it is used. Mercury amalgamation is used haphazardly …
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Mining firm's planned expansion threatens Benguet village
Itogon, one of Benguet's mining towns, is host to three large-scale mining operations: Benguet Corporation, Inc. established in 1903, ISRI started in 1930, and Philex Mining Corporation.
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Supplement: The impacts of mining and dams on the …
Province of Benguet had hosted 14 mining operations in the past decades with Benguet Corporation 1903 in Itogon as the oldest mining company in the country. Two of the largest corporate mines, namely Lepanto Consolidated Mining Company and Philex Mining Company continue to operate, this time using high technology for large-scale …
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A Guide to Benguet: The Land of the Mountain Province
Benguet, known as the Land of the Mountain Province, is a captivating destination in the Philippines. With its breathtaking landscapes, including the famous Mount Pulag, vibrant festivals like the Panagbenga Flower Festival, and the rich cultural heritage of the Igorot people. ... The province boasts a remarkable history of mining and farming ...
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What crackdown? Pocket miners are back in Benguet
Although the pocket mining industry was alarmed by this development, Lomino Kaniteng, president of Benguet Federation of Small-Scale Miners Inc., said an abrupt halt in operations meant immediate ...
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Mining In Benguet
Benguet has 27 identified mines listed in The Diggings™. The most commonly listed primary commodities in Benguet mines are Copper, Gold, and Silver .At the time these mines were surveyed, 1 mine in Benguet was observed to have ore mineralization in an outcrop, shallow pit, or isolated drill hole—known as an occurance mine. 1 Benguet has …
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Message to Investors
Looking forward, management is excited about the opportunities that lie ahead. The foregoing strategies will allow the Company to achieve a healthy balance of mining, mining-allied, and non-mining revenues in the long term. As in the past, Benguet Corporation is open to the business model involving strategic alliances and partnerships.
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MGB, Philex confirm mine waste discharge; dam leak plugged
The tailings dam of gold producer Philex Mining Corp. in Itogon, Benguet, accidentally discharged mine wastes and water into a river on Thursday, the company and the Mines and Geosciences Bureau ...
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Serco Mining and Trading Corporation
Serco Mining and Trading Corporation is a Philippine mining company with operations in Itogon, Benguet Province, one of the country's major gold producing regions. The …
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