Authorities in Cotabato shut down an illegal open-pit mining operation in Tulunan after residents tipped off officials about unauthorized gold and copper extraction.
Cops Nabbed in Misamis Oriental Mining Bust
Six suspects, including two police officers, were arrested in Opol, Misamis Oriental, after authorities intercepted suspected illegally sourced mineral ores and mining equipment at a checkpoint.
Chinese Nationals Arrested for Illegal Gold Processing in Zamboanga del Norte
Authorities arrested two Chinese nationals in Zamboanga Norte for alleged illegal gold processing and immigration violations. (Image: Google Map) IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugayโ Authorities arrested two Chinese nationals in Zamboanga del Norte for their alleged involvement in an unauthorized gold processing…
Inter-Agency Team Shuts Down Illegal Gold Mining Site In South Cotabato
Authorities shut down an illegal gold mining site in Tampakan, South Cotabato, seizing equipment in a joint anti-illegal mining crackdown. (Contributed Photo) COTABATO CITY, Philippines โ Authorities shut down an illegal gold mining facility near a river in Barangay Tablu,…
Authorities Intercept Truck Carrying Suspected Copper Ore In Iligan City
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay โ Authorities intercepted a truck transporting suspected copper ore on Monday, December 22, in what appears to be a case of illegal mineral transport using falsified documents. The green wing van truck was stopped at around 1:20…
2 miners drown, prompting crackdown on illegal gold mining in South Cotabato
COTABATO CITY, Philippines โ Authorities in Region 12 are ramping up their campaign against illegal small-scale copper and gold mining in Tampakan, South Cotabato after two miners drowned in floodwaters that swept through a clandestine site. Local officials identified the…
