Within two to three years, gold production in the municipality of Tboli will be free from the hazardous chemical, mercury.
Just recently, Tboli Mayor Dibu Tuan issued Executive Order No. 20 s. 2019 "Prohibiting the Use of Mercury in Gold Ore Processing in Tboli, South Cotabato."
According to the order, the ban covers "all smallscale mining areas, and tunnel operators within the approved Minahan Bayan of Kematu and Desawo,Tboli, South Cotabato,"
"Other potential areas like Lemsnolon, Lamhaku, Lambuling, Datal Bob, Mongokayo, Tuduk, and Tibolok are included," it continues.
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