“Formalization will provide access to [government services]. You can have access to financial services and government programs,” said Richard Gutierrez, Executive Director of Ban Toxics.
They will support the sector in establishing legalized and organized form of mining, which will be called “Minahang Bayan” (People’s Small Scale Mines) that will comply with government standards.
This increased capitalization, Gutierrez pointed out, will protect the miners from abusive gold buyers and illegal mercury traders.
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