MindaNews » Tension grips Red Mountain anew as Mamanwas take over minesite.

By Vanessa L. Almeda
May 7, 2012

KM. 90,  Surigao del Sur (MindaNews/06 May) – Tension has gripped another mining company here as at least a hundred members of the Mamanwa tribe have taken over the minesite of a China-based company since Thursday evening.

The Mamanwas are now camping at key posts of the minesite of Shen Zou  Mining Group Corporation located at Kilometer 90, at the boundary of Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur, setting up barricades and campsites at the entrance, including the  guardhouse, to  bar the entry and exit of company officials and staff including their vehicles.

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