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SULTAN NAGA DIMAPORO, Lanao del Norte — Authorities intercepted a dump truck carrying approximately 6.25 metric tons of alleged ore minerals with an estimated market value of ₱625,000 during a…
SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte — September 9, 2026 — Authorities from the Philippine National Police Maritime Group seized an estimated ₱800,000 worth of equipment and processed mineral ore during…
KIAMBA, Sarangani Province — Four men were arrested after authorities conducted an anti-illegal mining operation in Barangay Maligang, Kiamba, Sarangani Province, on September 7, 2026. The operation was carried out…
TUBAJON, Dinagat Islands — For residents of Tubajon, the controversy surrounding a proposed large-scale nickel mining operation has become more than a debate over investment, employment and economic development. It…
BAROBO, Surigao del Sur — September 3, 2026 — Several individuals were arrested and mining equipment and other materials worth an estimated ₱503,825 were confiscated during a joint law enforcement…
OPOL, Misamis Oriental — A 29-year-old man from Naawan, Misamis Oriental was arrested after authorities allegedly caught him engaged in illegal mining activities in Zone 2, Barangay Limonda, Opol, on…
SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte — Three individuals were arrested during an intelligence-driven police operation targeting alleged illegal mining activities in Barangay Mat-i, Surigao City, on August 27, 2026, according…
DUMINGAG, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR — Authorities seized approximately 25 metric tons of copper ore with an estimated market value of ₱750,000 during an intelligence-driven operation targeting the illegal transport of…
KAPATAGAN, LANAO DEL NORTE — Three men were arrested after police and military personnel intercepted an estimated ₱2.1 million worth of alleged ore minerals during a strategic checkpoint operation in…
ILIGAN CITY — Three individuals were arrested and an estimated ₱13.16 million worth of mining equipment and alleged mineral ores were confiscated during a joint law enforcement operation against illegal…