HOLCIM MINING AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION …
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HOLCIM MINING AND DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION
(BUENAVISTA QUARRY PROJECT)
Brief Project Description
The Holcim Mining and Development Corporation is a duly registered
corporation that engages mainly in supplying of cement and aggregates
(crushed stone, sand and gravel, limestone and other minerals. The
company is already operational since 2000 and operating 7.7 million tons
in all cement plants nationwide.
The increasing needs for cement require additional limestone raw materials
which is currently being process by the company to sustain its operation
and meet the demand of the market.
I. Need for the Project
The proposed project will be engaging into quarrying of limestone
which serve as component for cement and will be use for the increasing
demand for government project especially during this build-build program
of the government as well as fast development of different infrastructure
project and road projects.
This project will not intend purely in business and to gain more profit,
but this innovations, patented designs, and inventions is intended to support
the government policies and commitment to fast track development
activities especially projects related to construction.
Company’s Goal:
Ensure progressive, responsible, and sustainable mining operation. Our
mining operation is not merely the extraction of raw materials, but to serve
society.
Company’s Vision:
HMDC is the preferred mining and mining- derived resource developer
and supplier driving innovative environmental, social, safety, and
economic solutions.
Company’s Mission:
- To community and environment
We share in the success of the communities we are in by instill…. a legacy
that respects its continued ecological, social, and cultural development.
- To customers
We establish and uphold collaborative partnerships with our customers in
delivering quality resources and serve to the end users.
- To people
We create and build leaders to ensure the sustainability of our business, our
relationship, and our values.
- To shareholders
Our shareholders see us as partners in safeguarding, valuing, and growing the
company’s economic growth and corporate reputation.
II. Alternatives being considered
The limestone material is increasing demand because it is use for cement
production, project siting are:
• availability of lot property;
• the property is covered by Transfer Certificate of Title (TCTs);
• accessibility and ideal for the proposed development considering the
limestone deposits;
• compatibility with the existing land use as well as the support of the
Local Government Unit (LGU) in favor of the project;
• the area is far from the community and free from any informal settlers
and no indigenous people present at the project site; and
• basic services are available.
There are no alternatives identified for the project site location as it
was determined by the setting of the deposit. Land development
such as roads was strategically planned to minimize the hauling
distance from quarry to plant facility.
There are alternative identified for the project site location as it was
determined by the setting of the deposit. The processing facility was
strategically chosen to be situated near the mineralize are to
minimize hauling distance from quarry to plant facility. Moreover, the
chosen site is also near the causeway, where the loading activities
will be performed, minimizing handling and hauling cost. There are
also no sitting alternatives considered for the auxiliary facilities as
most of them are existing facilities of the ANLP and will be
continuously used during ALP operations.
The project siting, water, power source considerations are
summarized in Table.
Component Alternatives Decision Criteria
One Resource
Alternative 1: Nickel
Laterite Deposits
Nickel deposit needs
more exploration work
Alternative 2: Gold and
Copper Deposits
Gold deposits within the
MPSA boundary are
currently deemed not
economically feasible to
mine.
Further exploration work
is needed.
Alternative 3: Limestone
Deposits(selected)
The limestone deposit is
found to be a high-
grade resource of
CaCO3/CaO.
Project can promote
continuity of the
employment
opportunities for the
community after the
HMDC ends.
Project can supplement
the demand for
aggregates and cement
industries in Mindanao
and nearby regions
Mine Site Brgy. Buenavista,
(selected)
Location of the
limestone are deposit.
Site is considered with
low flood susceptibility
but with low landslide
susceptibility according
to the Mines and
Geosciences Bureau,
therefore, ground
stability techniques
should be utilized.
Crushing Plant Site Alternative 1: Flat area
north of deposit
Identified location of the
stockpile area.
Location far from the
causeway, increasing
hauling costs.
Alternative 2: Northwest
of deposit(selected)
Location is near relative
to both the deposit and
the causeway,
increasing hauling cost.
Resource Utilization
(Power)
Power Alternative 1:
Local grid (selected,
main)
Project site communities
are all connected and
taping to DAVAO Light.
Power Alternative 2:
Generator sets
(selected, secondary)
Generator sets will be
used in case of power
interruptions or as
additional source of
power.
Resource Utilization
(Water)
Water Alternative 1:
local creek(selected)
local Creek will be the
source of freshwater for
water lorries and Craft
Transport (LTC)
Water Alternative 2:
Deep Well(selected)
Deep Well will be the
source of water for the
campsite/domestic
water requirements
For the mining method, quarrying which is the most widely accepted method on
limestone deposit recovery is selected. Crushing and screening will also be caried
out to produced the desired sizes of limestone products. The method and
technology selection criteria are summarized in Table below.
Table Technology and Process Alternatives
Component Alternatives Decision Criteria
Mining Method Surface Mining
(Quarrying)(selected)
The geology and
mineralization within the
area is shallow and
suggests a surface
mining approach
following technical and
economic
considerations There is
no other method
considered given this
type of deposit
Blasting Alternative 1:
Electrohydraulic blasting
This blasting method is
still unproven.
Requires large amount
of water and power
utilization
Alternative 2:
Conventional rock
blasting(selected)
Site is not considered an
area susceptible to
liquefaction according
to PHILVOCS.
Controlled blasting to be
implemented to
minimized effect of
noise, vibrations and
dust.
Alternative 3: Dozer
ripping (or no blasting)
Ripping will be done
when competence of
the ore will not require
blasting
Comminution Crusher alternative 1:
Jaw crusher
Jaw crusher is a
commonly used primary
crusher and is best
suited for high hardness
rocks.
Crusher alternative 2:
Impact
crusher(selected)
Impact crusher is used to
minimize production of
unwanted fine products
Impact crushers have
higher crushing
efficiency than crushers.
III. Proposed location of project facilities/components and alternatives
considered in the decision
Project alternatives provide design concept and layout options
encountered during early stages of project development that
required management decisions. It starts with a project description
and comparison of the various alternatives plans/designs that were
considered in the feasibility study and project impact analysis which
formed that basis for final approved (architectural and engineering)
plans.
The EIA guidelines require that the proponent provide a discussion of
the consequences of not carrying out the project full project
implementation as to the proposed project plan
- No Action, No Use to the area
The no action- no use of the area provides that the project will not
come unto existence and the no activity would take place in the
area. Therefore, the probable impacts of construction and
operation of the proposed limestone quarry will not be
experienced.
On the other hand, the inaction corresponds to lost opportunities
not only for the barangay and the city but more importantly to
the aspiring locals who will be potentially deprived of job
opportunities.
- Full Project Implementation as to the Proposed Project
Development Plan
This alternatives assumes full project implementation, that is, the
installation and operation of quarry project in the barangay.
The establishment of quarry project and development of the area
into a full-scale commercial establishment shall boost further the
City’s local trade and economic activities. This is in the form of
procurement of locally available construction supplies and
increased demand for goods and services particularly during the
operation stage.
During initial construction stage, an initial of 30 workers will be
required. During operation of quarry project, it will generate 50
jobs from daily hire, contractual and permanent job placement
for the people in the locality and nearby places.
- Comparison of the Project Alternatives
The full project development and no action alternatives are of
opposite objectives that may result in either advantages or
disadvantages.
In the case of full project implementation, the immediate host
community of Brgy Buenavista and Panabo City will be entitled to
a share of realty and sales taxes. It will also open a variety of
opportunities like employment of qualified individuals from the
locality and neighboring barangays and provision of needs and
services as well. The establishment of a treatment facility in the
area would mean further increase of commercial activities that
may attract other businesses entrepreneurs to put up
complimentary businesses particularly those that cater to the
employees budget range. In addition, the problem on the supply
of limestone and cement will be resolved.
The operation of the limestone quarry project require utilities such
as electricity and water during its operational life. This in turn will
add up to the resource users/consumer in the area. Likewise, the
operations would result in generation of solid and liquid wastes,
which requires proper handling and disposal.
The “no action” alternatives on the other hand, will not create
negative environmental impact as there would be no activity on
the site and will remain as it is.
IV. A Map showing the project site/s and the proposed EIA Study Area
Project Site :
Specific Location: Brgy. Buenavista, Panabo City, Davao Del Norte
Coordinate : 7°16'11.5"N 125°35'26.8"E
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V. Aerial Photos of the Project Site
VI. Project Proponent
Name of Proponent : Holcim Mining and Development
Corporation
Address of the Proponent : Pan-Philippine Highway,
Bunawan, Davao City, Davao
Del Sur
VII. Projected timeframe of the project phases
Project Phases Timeframes
1. Pre-Construction June 2021
2. Construction / Installation September 2021
3. Commissioning and Dry-run
Operation January 2022
4. Operation February 2022
5. Abandonment Dependent of the material
available
VIII. Preliminarily identified environmental aspects for each alternatives
1. Wastewater – waste treatment facility (WTF) will be established in
the project site in order to treat waste water from washing area.
A septic tank for comfort rooms will be established also.
2. Air Emission – Activated carbon filters will be installed before
releasing to the chimney to make sure that all air pollution
parameters area within the standard of RA 8749 and other related
laws and policies.
3. Solid Waste Management
3.1 Domestic Waste - all domestic waste produce in the
operation of the project will be temporary stored in the
Material Recovery facility (MRF) for sorting for possible reuse
and recycling of waste. Identified waste will be separated
for the collection of the Waste Management Office of the
LGU Davao for disposal in the Sanitary Landfill (SLF).
Lists of Participants for the Public Scoping
Name Barangay / Sector / Agency /
Sector Position
Hon. Suganob Nilo Brgy. Buenavista Punong Barangay
Hon. Orlita Algarme Brgy. Buenavista Barangay Kagawad
Hon. Eliaser Bacalso Brgy. Buenavista Barangay Secretary
Hon. Lourece Mark Libre Brgy. Buenavista Barangay Kagawad
Hon. Renedicto Onias Brgy. Buenavista Barangay Kagawad
Hon. Angel Pugado Brgy. Buenavista Barangay Kagawad
Hon. Allan Sanane Brgy. Buenavista Barangay Kagawad
Hon. Lito Sanani Brgy. Buenavista Barangay Kagawad
Hon. Sunny Boy Mahinay Brgy. Buenavista Barangay S.K
Chairman
RED Bagani Fidel A. Evasco DENR XI Regional Executive
Director
RD Engr. Mario Bulacan DENR-EMB XI Regional Director
RD Atty. Jasper Alberto L. Lascano MGB XI Regional Director
Hon. Jose Ralampagos LGU Panabo City Mayor
Hon. Janrey G. Gavina LGU Panabo City Vice Mayor
Hon. Janno Paolo Gentiles LGU Panabo City Councilor
Hon. Gregorio Dujali LGU Panabo City Councilor
Hon. Atty. Devona Jumamil LGU Panabo City Councilor
Hon. Emeterio Blase LGU Panabo City Councilor
Engr. Bernardo C. Rabanoz LGU Panabo City Engineer
Engr. Felix Jonases P. Senajon LGU Panabo City ENRO
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