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Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Philippines: Government reopens the doors to mining amid protests

Following on recent Government pronouncements in favour of both Xstrata and Philex, the latest announcement is on the lifting of a mining application moratorium that has lasted over two years. Cynics point out how the timing coincides with forthcoming elections, and the need of politicians to finance their expensive campaigns.
http://www.minesandcommunities.org/article.php?a=12187&l=1

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