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October 16, 2025East Asian Journal of Multidisciplinary Research

Mining Outside the Law: Environmental, Public Safety, and Governance Dimensions of Illegal Mining in Tampakan, South Cotabato, Philippines

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ENErrol Angelo C. NaulaganGPGreg D. PalalayAPAvelino P. Perdido

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Overview

Qualitative case study highlights illegal mining's safety risks and environmental damage in Tampakan, suggesting community-based solutions.

Key Points

  • Illegal mining significantly contributes to environmental degradation, including deforestation and water contamination.
  • Document review and key informant interviews revealed that mining activities lead to land disputes and armed violence.
  • The thematic analysis identified resource constraints and local collusion as major obstacles to enforcement efforts.
  • A holistic strategy integrating law enforcement and community engagement is crucial to address the challenges posed by illegal mining.

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Naulagan et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68f04935e559138a1a06e504https://doi.org/10.55927/eajmr.v4i9.370
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