Many so called ‘environmentalists’ say that mining destroys our planet.

Have you ever wondered what the world would look like if mankind had not discovered mining? Visualize all the objects you see in your kitchen/dining room, such as a wall clock, spoons and forks, rice cooker, washing machine, refrigerator, etc. Suppose all these objects are not there, what do we have? Well, almost nothing. In fact, you would not be reading this thread if mining was not ‘invented’.

Mayor Duterte, when asked if he is against mining, replied; “I would invite the mining companies who are using the best technology such as the Australians and New Zealanders’. This goes to show that our modern world will not exist as it is now if we don’t mine our God-given resources. Mining is a necessary evil. Consider a gun owner, you do not tell him that he should not own a gun because he will tell you that he is a RESPONSIBLE gun enthusiast. The word ‘anti-mining’ had been abused. ‘Anti-everything?’

We cannot live happily on our planet without mining. Therefore, it is imperative that we use the words ‘responsible mining’ or whatever is proper instead of the dirty word ‘anti-mining’.