ATM Statement Alyansa Tigil Mina (ATM) is strongly disappointed about the recent decision of the Court of Appeals (CA) to reject the plea of Zambalenos to stop mining in their province. Last January 3, 2018, the CA issued its decision not to grant an Environmental Protection Order (EPO) to stop nickel mining in the town of Sta. Cruz in Zambales. The petition was filed by the Concerned Citizens of Sta. Cruz (CCOS), a community organization based in the province. Our alliance