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By Ronald O. Reyes, UCA News<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jesus Cabias Jr. heaved a sigh of relief as he watched heavy machinery \u2014 including a giant dredger used for black sand mining \u2014 stop its entry into the mine area in MacArthur town in the third week of February.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For years, the 53-year-old farmer had joined rallies with fellow residents of the town of about 20,000, waging a small but steady battle against mining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They were joined by anti-mining groups and environmental activists calling for an immediate halt to black sand mining, which they say poses a serious threat to the environment and public health<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since early January, residents formed what they described as a \u201chuman barricade\u201d to prevent the dredger from operating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The protests prompted the Leyte Provincial Council, which has jurisdiction over MacArthur municipality, to pass a resolution temporarily suspending black sand mining operations pending a comprehensive compliance review across the province in the central Philippines<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Feb. 19, MacArthur Iron Projects Corp., which had operated in the town for decades, announced it was closing its mining activities there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The company had earlier been granted a permit to conduct mining on about 2,000 hectares covering MacArthur, Javier and Abuyog towns in Leyte province.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cabias said the halt is welcome but not enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhat we also want is the total cancellation of the mining permit,\u201d he told UCA News.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He said the provincial council\u2019s decision should prompt national agencies \u2014 including the Mines and Geosciences Bureau, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the Department of Agriculture and the National Irrigation Administration \u2014 to review and even revoke permits of companies accused of damaging the environment<\/a> and local livelihoods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MacArthur Iron Projects Corp. said it had contributed to the community\u2019s economic well-being over the years but decided to respect the government order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mining company withdraws dredger after protests<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In a statement sent to UCA News, the company said it was removing the dredger<\/a> \u201cas part of a decision to re-evaluate the equipment\u2019s use and ensure compliance with local regulations.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIn light of the current situation, and in the interest of maintaining harmony and preventing further escalation, MacArthur Iron Projects Corp. has decided to withdraw the dredger and re-evaluate its current work plan,\u201d the statement said. The company added that it sought assistance from local government units to safely remove the structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The company said the project generated thousands of direct and indirect jobs that stimulated household incomes, energized local businesses and attracted investments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Responding to opposition from residents, MacArthur Iron Projects Corp. said it \u201cis highly committed to enhancing mining efficiency and boosting the local economy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It claimed the mining operations contributed more than 100 million pesos (about US$1.7 million) annually in taxes and fees to the government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Minerals extracted from black sand are used in manufacturing chips, electronics, automobiles, mobile phones and other industrial products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The company earlier posted a 56 million peso rehabilitation bond with the Mines and Geosciences Bureau to \u201crestore the land area to full cultivation before its return to the owners.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jaybee Garganera, national coordinator of Alyansa Tigil Mina, said while the group welcomed MacArthur Iron Projects Corp.\u2019s decision, it questioned whether the company was genuinely listening to community concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe residents demand that they stop their operations, especially their entry into prime agricultural lands. Beyond just pulling out their dredger, the company should permanently leave MacArthur,\u201d Garganera said in a Feb. 27 statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe harm and damage to the environment and communities<\/a> far outweigh the supposed economic benefits of the mining project,\u201d the statement added, urging the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to cancel the mining permit in MacArthur and other areas following comprehensive review and inspections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A mineral-rich country <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Philippines<\/a> is the world\u2019s fifth-most mineral-rich country, with an estimated US$1 trillion in untapped reserves of copper, gold<\/a>, nickel, zinc and silver, according to a report published Jan. 27 by Chambers Global Practice Guides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNotwithstanding this, its mineral wealth remains largely untapped,\u201d the report said. Of the country\u2019s roughly 30 million hectares of land area, about 9 million hectares have high mineral potential. Only about 5% of reserves have been explored, and mining contracts cover roughly 3% of those areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite this potential, mining remains a contentious issue<\/a> in the Catholic-majority nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rights groups say unregulated mining has caused pollution<\/a>, environmental degradation, including deforestation, and poses threats to health, livelihoods, food security and water supplies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIndigenous peoples and rural communities are paying a heavy price for the world\u2019s scramble for energy transition minerals,\u201d Veronica Cabe, chairperson of Amnesty International Philippines<\/a>, said in a Jan. 9 report last year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mining disputes, including legal challenges, have led to the suspension of operations in several regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, when the COVID-19 pandemic<\/a> hit the economy, the government relaxed some mining regulations, saying the move would help generate revenue and employment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Local resident and anti-mining activist Brenie Morcilla described the dredger\u2019s withdrawal as \u201ca small victory for our community-led anti-mining efforts.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBecause of our barricade, our protest actions and our prayer vigils, MacArthur Iron Projects Corp. was forced to decide to pull out their gigantic dredger,\u201d Morcilla said in a Feb. 27 statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mining rivals farming<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Despite environmental concerns, mining has been credited with bringing economic opportunities<\/a> to rural areas where farming often yields limited income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pepito Guimalan, 61, village chief of Maya in MacArthur, said mining had become a vital alternative livelihood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur land is rich in magnetite sand, which makes it less ideal for farming,\u201d Guimalan told UCA News.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like other villagers, he leased part of his land to the mining company, generating income for himself and others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At one point, the company employed about 300 villagers, each earning around 400 pesos (about US$7) a day. The income enabled families to buy appliances and motorcycles and to fund their children\u2019s education, he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guimalan said unemployment in the village fell from 75% in 2010 to 32% in 2020 due in part to mining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The company also paid 1 million pesos to the village administration for repairs and development projects, he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFor a small village like ours, that amount is significant,\u201d Guimalan said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Featured image: An image of the giant dredging machine makes its way to the town of MacArthur in Leyte Province of the central Philippines. (Courtesy of Jesus Cabias Jr.\/Philippines)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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