Insights in Marcopper Case

Mining is the extraction of valuable minerals or other geological materials from the earth which forms into economic material.

Philippines used to have very rich natural resources and minerals. This is why most companies were trying to get into mining industry. Marcopper Mining Corporation is obviously one of those companies who wanted to take advantage on the rich resources of the Philippines. While reading the case, I could picture out the messed they made not only to our natural resources but to those who are relying on it, the local residents.

Marcopper Mining Corporation was operated in Marinduque Island back in 1969. The beautiful mountain and lively river became grey and dead which once the major source of living to the communities of Marinduque. Although the company became the largest revenue contributor and employment provider these would not suffice the impact that mining operations had created not only to our natural resources but to the community's health as well. 

Years have passed yet the case of Marcopper still hangs in the Court. Moreover, the destruction that the mining operation have made remained in the community of Marinduque. People can no longer depend on the river and other natural resources that were once their major provider. What saddens me more is that, it was not the only scandal happened in the Philippines and the Government just let these mining companies operate without imposing parameters that could protect the natural resources and the community. I hope it is not too late for the Government to realize that mining operation has a lifetime impact in our natural resources. I also hope that the next generation can still see the beauty of nature and not the destruction made by these mining companies.