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Artisanal Mining Triggers 30% of Philippine Landslides?
January 12, 2012 | GantDaily.com

Leo Jasareno, director of the Philippines Mines and Geosciences Bureau estimates that 30% of recent landslides in the Philippines have been triggered by the poor excavation practices of artisanal miners.


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