Noisebelow is just one of the numerous reports about the Didipio mine. Today the mine is operating and is one of the best gold mine around the world and we no longer hear any noise.
31 October 2018
...This report lays out the results of our investigation...of numerous violations by OceanaGold....
1. Water
OceanaGold is depleting and contaminating water around the mine....
2. Forests
OceanaGold has failed in its obligations around reforestation....
3. Land
OceanaGold has...committed illegal land conversion, and has operated in areas beyond its approved project area....
4. Chemicals
...The damage to trees in the tailings pond and impacts on water quality and biota downstream suggests that chemicals used in, or released through processing, are dangerous to the health of surface waters as well as potentially to groundwater.
5. Human Rights
There have been numerous violations of human rights since the beginning of construction of the mine.
6. Indigenous Rights
The company violated local indigenous peoples’ right to manifest their culture and identity....
7. Biodiversity
There is evidence that the mine is threatening the rich biodiversity of the area....
8. Labor Rights
The Didipio mine has failed to significantly improve the welfare of its employees....
9. Irresponsible Global Actor
OceanaGold has...multiple violations of Philippine laws as well as the terms of its current FTAA.
10. Viable Development Alternatives
...[A] robust economy in Nueva Vizcaya, centered in agriculture...is threatened by the mining industry.