The Dangers of Mining in the Philippines

The Dangers of Mining Industry in the Philippines

A Term Paper
Presented to
Mrs. Lorna Caponong
Department of English
CASS, MSU-IIT

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for
ENGLISH 2 (Writing in Discipline)
Second Semester, SY 2010-2011

by
Charissa L. Abingosa
Sittie Joharah Alulong
Maria Reziel E. Cortes
Jeff de Jesus

March 15, 2012
TOPIC OUTLINE I. Introduction II. Mining Industry in the Philippines A. Brief History of Mining in the Philippines B. Scales of Mining Operations 1. Specification of Large-scale Mining a. Definition of Large-scale Mining b. Condition of the Large-scale Mining Industry in the Philippines 2. Specification of Small-scale Mining c. Definition of Small-scale Mining d. Condition of the Small-scale Mining Industry in the Philippines III. Health and Environmental Threats of Mining in the Philippines A. Environmental Threats 1. Soil Pollution and the Effect to the Bodies of Water 2. Loss of Flora, Fauna, Biodiversity, and Food Insecurity 3. Land Destruction, Subsidence, Siltation B. Health Threats 1. Effects on the Occupational Health and Safety of Mine Workers 2. Health problems due to Water, Soil, and Air Pollution IV. Suggested Actions for the Detraction of the Dangers of Mining V. Conclusion What is mining? Why does Mining Industry in the Philippines exist? Is mining essential for the economic development of the Philippines? What has mining brought to the Philippines? Is it desirable or undesirable?
Mining is the process or business of removing minerals from the ground (Encarta Dictionaries, 2008). Consequently, the nature of mining operations creates a potential negative impact on the environment both during the operations and for years after the mine is closed. This impact has led to most of the world's nations adopting regulations to moderate the negative effects

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