ILLEGAL MINING IN THE

PHILIPPINES
ENVIROMENTAL PROBLEMS
 YES TO LIFE
NO TO ILLEGAL
MINING!

WHAT IS ILLEGAL MINING?

The absence of land rights, mining licenses, exploration
permits, or authorization for the transportation of minerals
typically characterizes illicit mining activities. Without these
permissions, there would be no independent organizations to
control the high-risk activities associated with mining and
related processes.
CAUSES OF ILLEGAL MINING IN THE PHILIPPINES

Population Growth in the Philippines, This means the resources must be harvested on
a big scale to be able to supply adequate things for the entire world's population.
One source of income- Many individuals rely solely on the mining industry for their
financial support.
Economic Factors-The mining industry is a significant source of revenue for both
nations and mine owners, and it is still relatively feasible to continue or even expand
mining operations.
EFFECTS OF ILLEGAL MINING IN THE PHILIPPINES
Government regulation and restriction a crucial defenses against the environmental
harm that mining could cause. The responsible conduct of mining must be monitored by
the authorities.
Nature Reserves- States and governments are required to set up adequate nature
reserves to protect animals and plants from damaging human interventions to protect
the environment system from the negative consequences of mining.
Reduce consumption- Mining-related issues are further exacerbated by our high levels
of consumption.
SOLUTIONS IN ILLEGAL MINING IN THE PHILIPPINES

Soil pollution – A lot of material is moved throughout the extraction process. In

addition to the valuable materials, some of this material might potentially include
dangerous components.
Erosion- Due to the soil's instability and high risk of future erosion, these erosions may
eventually cause the degraded area to become unusable for human purposes like
farming or habitation.
Injuries-Miners may be buried by collapsing mines or struck by stones falling on their
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