“We really cannot control these people (from swarming to the mining area). What we can do is see to it that their operations are being closely monitored so accidents and disasters could be avoided and pollution from mine wastes minimized,” Bolo said.
He added that mining operations in Bango had been in an on-and-off mode since gold was first discovered there in the early 1980s.
In the capital town of Nabunturan, officials are seeking to prevent small-scale miners encroaching into the Mainit National Park, which reportedly is being threatened by pollution from mine tailings.
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