Seven years since the Minamata Convention on Mercury entered into force, environmental NGO BAN Toxics reiterates its call for stronger intergovernmental cooperation to address the illegal manufacturing, import, and export of elemental mercury and mercury-added products.
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More than 200 small-scale gold miners from over 30 mining associations and federations across the country gathered from July 25-26, 2024, for…
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PRESS RELEASE | June 5, 2024 As the country celebrates World Environment Day, environmental watchdog group, BAN Toxics, draws attention to hard-hitting truths…
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In a significant step towards formalizing artisanal small-scale gold mining (ASGM) in the Philippines, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) recently…
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PRESS RELEASE | March 1, 2024 “Despite women holding up half the sky, they remain invisible in the mining sector. As we celebrate…
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PRESS RELEASE | October 31, 2023 The Minamata Convention on Mercury’s Fifth Conference of the Parties takes place in Geneva, Switzerland from October…
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PRESS RELEASE | August 6, 2023 “The artisanal and small-scale gold mining sector have undeniably contributed to economic growth and employment opportunities. Yet,…
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Press Release: 8 March 2023 “Women in chemical-intensive industries and waste work face multiple burdens. They are disproportionately impacted by hazardous chemicals and…
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PRESS RELEASE | July 29, 2022 BAGUIO CITY, July 29 – Small-scale mining groups from across the Philippines gathered for the Third National…
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PRESS RELEASE | July 17, 2022 Toxics and wastes watchdog group BAN Toxics spotlights their partner organization, the National Coalition of Small-Scale Miners…
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