Awards recognize TVIRD’s exemplary environment and safety programs
TVI Resource Development (Phils.), Inc. ("TVIRD"), has received multiple awards during the 2011 Presidential Mineral Industry Environmental Awards (“PMIEA”) held last week during the National Mine Safety and Environment Conference in Baguio City.
• Titanium Award for Excellence in Environmental Management
• Safest Mining Operation
• Safest Surface Mining Operation
• Safest Mineral Processing, Concentrator Category
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Titanium Award for Excellence in Environmental Management
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(from left) Safest Surface Mining Operation, Safest Mining Operation, Safest Mineral Processing, Concentrator Category
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TVIRD was presented with a Titanium Award for Excellence in Environmental Management by the Presidential Mineral Industry Environmental Award ("PMIEA") Selection Committee led by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources ("DENR"), as well as officials from three industry organizations spearheaded by the Chamber of Mines of the Philippines.
Such prestigious awards require zero environment violations and compliance with all requirements of the DENR such as: the lodging of a contingent Liability Fund; an approved Social Management and Development Program, no fatal accident for the coverage period and no significant damage to lives and properties as a result of operations. Established in 1997, the award recognizes the social and environment initiatives and achievements by the private sector in the mining industry.
The awards highlight the Philippine mineral industry’s continuing commitment to Safety, Health, Environment and Social Development as an integral part of mineral resources development. PMIEA recognizes outstanding levels of dedication, initiative and innovation in the pursuit of excellence in environmental management by exploration, mining and other related entities involved in various aspects of mineral utilization. The scope of environmental management includes programs/projects being implemented for the environmental protection and enhancement of mining areas, development of the host and neighboring communities, land use improvement, exploration and mine site rehabilitation, and final decommissioning.
In announcing TVIRD as the winner in the Safest Mining Operation, Mining Environment and Safety Division Chief of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB), Engr. Rodolfo L. Velasco Jr., declared TVIRD the “best of the best”.
Previous award include:
• Platinum Achievement Award (PMIEA 2010)
• Safest Mines Awards, Concentrator Category (Runner up) (2010)
• Mining Forest Award Metallic Category (3rd Runner up) (2010)
"These awards speak volumes of the commitment, loyalty and expertise of everyone at TVI in all areas of our operation," stated Clifford M. James, President & Chief Executive Officer. "It shows that we really do believe and practice responsible mining. These are remarkable achievements for TVI."