The Philippines allowed an Australian-operated mine to resume operations Thursday following a 2005 cyanide-laced waste spill.
Lafayette Mining Ltd. had temporarily suspended commercial mining on Rapu Rapu island in the central Philippines after the incident.
A fact-finding body created by the president to investigate the spill has recommended that the gold, copper and zinc mine be closed, but the government appeared inclined to let it reopen on condition it take measures to prevent a repeat of the accident.
Lafayette's request to lift the order stopping its operations "is granted," Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Angelo Reyes told a news conference.
The mine spill has fueled opposition to mining operations from environmentalists in the Philippines, even as the government is trying to woo foreign investors to develop the industry as a major earner for the country. (full article)
Lafayette Mining Ltd. had temporarily suspended commercial mining on Rapu Rapu island in the central Philippines after the incident.
A fact-finding body created by the president to investigate the spill has recommended that the gold, copper and zinc mine be closed, but the government appeared inclined to let it reopen on condition it take measures to prevent a repeat of the accident.
Lafayette's request to lift the order stopping its operations "is granted," Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Angelo Reyes told a news conference.
The mine spill has fueled opposition to mining operations from environmentalists in the Philippines, even as the government is trying to woo foreign investors to develop the industry as a major earner for the country. (full article)
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