ATM disappointed over granting of TRO that stops collection of 401 M levy on mining firm
ATM Statement | March 13, 2023 Alyansa Tigil Mina (ATM) expressed its disappointment over the decision of the Court of Tax Appeals granting a Temporary Restraining Order on the local government unit (LGU) of Tampakan and ordering the municipality to refrain from collecting P401 million from Sagittarius Mines Inc. (SMI) for the firm’s business permit. “The Court’s decision effectively curtails local autonomy, which is mandated by no less than the Constitution,” said Rene Pampl
Green groups call on governments to halt OceanaGold’s mine expansion
ATM Statement | March 2, 2023 Human rights and environmental groups from the Philippines joined five other countries, namely Australia, Canada, Aotearoa New Zealand, the United States, and El Salvador, in calling their governments “to acknowledge the irresponsible activities of OceanaGold around the world, and to halt the company’s plans to expand its mine.” The groups said in a statement that they have gathered documents from affected communities and conducted detailed stud
ATM Reaction on DTI Promotion of more Mineral Processing for Transition Minerals
ATM Press Statement | January 26, 2023 In general, ATM welcomes the idea that mineral processing is being considered by the Dept. of Trade and Industry (DTI) to increase the benefits from mining and possibly contribute to an energy transition as a response to climate change impacts. This is after all, part of a set of strategies that must be explored for proper minerals management, that includes the option of keeping the minerals on the ground if it is more costly to extract
Sibuyan Residents Firmly Oppose Mining during Public Scoping
ATM Press Statement | January 19, 2023 Residents of Sibuyan Island registered their firm opposition to mining in a Public Scoping conducted today as part of the requirements of the Philippine Environmental Impact Statement System in relation to the application of Altai Philippines Mining Corporation (APMC) for an Environmental Compliance Certificate. “Bilang mamamayan ng San Fernando, Romblon, naniniwala kami na ang pagmimina ay hindi naaayon at akma sa isang likas-kayang pag
Brooke’s Point Residents Blame Mining for Flashfloods and Loss of Livelihoods
ATM Statement | January 12, 2023 Residents of Brooke’s Point blame mining for the devastation they suffered due to flashfloods after a low pressure area hit hard the province’s food basket. According to news reports, 3,903 families or 19,292 individuals were evacuated to temporary shelters due to the floodings. In her Facebook page, Brooke’s Point Vice-Mayor Mary Jean Feliciano threw rhetorical questions on who suffers more in times of disasters – the rich or the poor? She fu
𝗔𝗧𝗠 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴
ATM Statement | December 9, 2022 Alyansa Tigil Mina welcomes the report prepared by Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA), LILAK (Purple Action for Indigenous Women’s Rights) and Balay Alternative Legal Advocates for Development in Mindanao, Inc. (BALAOD Mindanaw). The report confirms what has been said before. That is, there is limited, if not non-existent, genuine participation by mining-affected communities in the decision-making process of allowing min
Envi heroes and martyrs honored at DENR grounds; security of envi defenders demanded
ATM Statement | December 8, 2022 Environment and human rights defenders (EHRDs) gathered at the DENR grounds today to pay tribute to environmental heroes and martyrs. They appealed to the government agency to commit to remembering the struggle of the fallen green warriors and heed their demands concerning the environment and affected communities. “Today, we honor the lives of environmental activists who were killed fighting for the protection of our natural resources and the
Green Group Launches Tribute for Envi Heroes and Martyrs
ATM Statement | November 30, 2022 Members of Alyansa Tigil Mina launched today a week-long tribute to honor chosen environmental heroes and martyrs as they visited the monument of Armin Marin in Sibuyan Island to pay homage to the slain environmental activist. Jaybee Garganera, National Coordinator of Alyansa Tigil Mina, said “it is critical that we remember our fallen green warriors, especially during this period when the current administration is revising the nation’s histo
ATM reaction on PBBM’s instruction to strengthen DENR regulatory powers over mining
ATM Statement | November 22, 2022 ATM welcomes the instruction of Pres. Marcos to the DENR to strengthen its regulatory powers over mining projects. Both mining laws that regulate small-scale and large-scale mining are outdated and not designed to ensure safety of small-scale miners nor respond to the challenges of climate change or impacts. We hope that Sec. Yulo-Loyzaga will consider publicly supporting the proposed Alternative Minerals Management Bill (AMMB) in Congress,
𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐨 𝐇𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐝
ATM Statement | November 21 2022 Alyansa Tigil Mina (ATM) threw its support behind a proposed bill in the House of Representatives banning all forms of mining operations in the Island of Mindoro, including blacksand mining, armour rock mining and mineral extraction.
“We are excited about this and will actively support its enactment. This is indeed a welcome move, especially among advocates against destructive mining.” Jaybee Garganera, ATM National Coordinator. “It sends a
