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"We thank the Rapu-Rapu Fact Finding Commission for its work and assure the public that its report would be carefully reviewed and considered," Bunye said.


Bunye stressed however that the mining industry remains a priority concern of the government for development.


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Bunye stressed however that the mining industry remains a priority concern of the government for development.


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Creditor banks of Lafayette Philippines Inc. (LPI) are reportedly threatening to take "drastic action" if the mining firm is not able to operate its Rapu-Rapu mining project in Albay by next week.


According to government sources, Lafayette has not been able to service its outstanding debts to its creditors since the stoppage of its mining operations in October last year.


Lafayette’s exposure include a $35 million debt financing facility, a A$140- million hedged market to market exposure and a A$60-million metal forward contract liability.


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Palace says Rapu-Rapu commission report to be reviewed

By Aurea Calica | May 21, 2006 - 12:00am

Malacañang will review the findings and recommendations of the Rapu-Rapu Fact Finding Commission (RRFFC), which called for a blanket ban on mining operations in the country, Press Secretary and Presidential...

Headlines

Palace says Rapu-Rapu commission report to be reviewed

By Aurea Calica | May 21, 2006 - 12:00am

Malacañang will review the findings and recommendations of the Rapu-Rapu Fact Finding Commission (RRFFC), which called for a blanket ban on mining operations in the country, Press Secretary and Presidential...

Headlines

Lafayette creditors threaten to take ‘drastic action’

By Marianne V. Go | May 15, 2006 - 12:00am

Creditor banks of Lafayette Philippines Inc. (LPI) are reportedly threatening to take "drastic action" if the mining firm is not able to operate its Rapu-Rapu mining project in Albay by next week. According...

Business