Davao Oriental Gov wants permanent closure of mining operations in Banaybanay

Davao Oriental Gov wants permanent closure of mining operations in Banaybanay ThisIsOurMindanao

DAVAO CITY — Davao Oriental Governor Nelson Dayanghirang has recommended the permanent closure of the mining operations of the Riverbend Consolidated Mining Corp./Arc Nickel Resources, Inc. for allegedly polluting the Mapagba and Pintatagan Rivers in Banaybanay town.

Aerial view of mine site in Banaybanay, Davao Oriental that Governor Nelson Dayanghirang wants permanently closed for allegedly causing massive siltation in Mapagba and Pintatagan rivers. Photo courtesy of Provincial Information Office. He noted that the environmental and mitigating measures and preparedness of the company to address the unforeseen events are not enough.

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