Sta. Cruz SB endorses mining projects
BELYING earlier complaints that Benguet Corporation is causing environmental pollution in Sta. Cruz, Zambales, the company yesterday said it has received strong endorsement from the Sangguniang Bayan of the municipality.
The SB of Sta. Cruz, in its regular session last April 23, unanimously approved the application of Benguet for a business permit to operate its large scale nickel mining project in Barangay Guisguis under an approved Mineral Production Sharing Agreement.
Sta. Cruz has been attracting many mining companies and investors interested in developing its rich mineral resources. While welcoming their investments, the SB members are also wary that only responsible and reputable companies, which are able to contribute to the local economy, become good business partners of the community and able to protect the environment, must be allowed to operate within the area.
The municipal officials noted that the nickel mining project of Benguet will bring economic progress and development to Sta. Cruz in terms of taxes, employment, business opportunities and commercial infrastructure (such as port, processing plant, etc.) among others.
They are also convinced that the complaint against Benguet is baseless and politically motivated. The resolution gives all necessary municipal support and assistance to Benguet for the full operation of its project.
Meanwhile, Benguet senior vice president for operations Marcelo Bolano, assured the local officials of “its unqualified commitment to responsible mining and sustainable development of its nickel property in accordance with mining laws and regulations and those dealing with environmental protection.”
“Benguet is ready to contribute to the social and economic welfare of the municipality of Sta. Cruz,” he said.
Sta. Cruz SB presiding officer and Vice Mayor Sebastian Tongson, Sr., certified the approved resolution and expressed elation that the municipality stands to gain much from the entry of similar business locators who meet the SB’s high standards.
The SB of Sta. Cruz, in its regular session last April 23, unanimously approved the application of Benguet for a business permit to operate its large scale nickel mining project in Barangay Guisguis under an approved Mineral Production Sharing Agreement.
Sta. Cruz has been attracting many mining companies and investors interested in developing its rich mineral resources. While welcoming their investments, the SB members are also wary that only responsible and reputable companies, which are able to contribute to the local economy, become good business partners of the community and able to protect the environment, must be allowed to operate within the area.
The municipal officials noted that the nickel mining project of Benguet will bring economic progress and development to Sta. Cruz in terms of taxes, employment, business opportunities and commercial infrastructure (such as port, processing plant, etc.) among others.
They are also convinced that the complaint against Benguet is baseless and politically motivated. The resolution gives all necessary municipal support and assistance to Benguet for the full operation of its project.
Meanwhile, Benguet senior vice president for operations Marcelo Bolano, assured the local officials of “its unqualified commitment to responsible mining and sustainable development of its nickel property in accordance with mining laws and regulations and those dealing with environmental protection.”
“Benguet is ready to contribute to the social and economic welfare of the municipality of Sta. Cruz,” he said.
Sta. Cruz SB presiding officer and Vice Mayor Sebastian Tongson, Sr., certified the approved resolution and expressed elation that the municipality stands to gain much from the entry of similar business locators who meet the SB’s high standards.
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