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TVI Pacific Inc. Awarded Multiple Environmental and Safety Awards by the Presidential Mineral Industry Environmental and Safety Awards
TSX : TVI  OTCQX : TVIPF CALGARY, Nov. 22, 2012 /CNW/ - TVI Pacific Inc. (TSX: T...
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n\n\n\n\nTSX: TVI  OTCQX: TVIPF\n\n\nCALGARY, Nov. 22, 2012 /CNW/ - TVI Pacific Inc. (TSX: TVI) (OTCQX:\n TVIPF) (\"TVI\" or \"the Company\") is proud to announce that its\n Philippine operating affiliate, TVI Resource Development (Phils.), Inc.\n (\"TVIRD\"), has received multiple, prestigious awards during the 2012\n Presidential Mineral Industry Environmental Awards (\"PMIEA\") held\n during the National Mine Safety and Environment Conference in Baguio\n City.\n\n\nWinner - Presidential Mineral Industry Environment Award - Platinum\n Award\n\n\nWinner - Safest Surface Mining Operation\n\n\nWinner - Safest Mineral Processing, Concentrator Category\n\n\n3rd runner up - Best Mining Forest, Metallic Category\n\n\nTVIRD was presented with a Platinum Award for Excellence in\n Environmental Management by the PMIEA Selection Committee led by the\n Department of Environment and Natural Resources (\"DENR\"). This is a\n step-up from last year's Titanium Award in the same category and was\n the highest level awarded at this year's conference.\n\n\nThese awards are conferred each year by the PMIEA to mining companies\n that demonstrate outstanding levels of dedication, initiative and\n innovation in the pursuit of excellence in environmental management. \n Established in 1997, the award recognizes the social and environment\n initiatives and achievements by the private sector in the mining\n industry.\n\n\nThe awards highlight the Philippine mineral industry's continuing\n commitment to the environment, social development, safety and health,\n as an integral part of mineral resources development. The scope of\n environmental management includes programs/projects being implemented\n for the environmental protection and enhancement of mining areas,\n development of the host and neighboring communities, land use\n improvement, exploration and mine site rehabilitation, and final\n decommissioning.\n\n\nPrevious PMIEA awards include:\n\n\nTitanium Award for Excellence in Environmental Management (2011, 2010)\n\n\nSafest Mining Operation (2011)\n\n\nSafest Surface Mining Operation (2011)\n\n\nSafest Mineral Processing, Concentrator Category (2011, 2010)\n\n\nMining Forest Award, Metallic Category (2010)\n\n\nHealth and Safety Award (2010)\n\n\n\"TVIRD's consistence in receiving high-level environmental and safety\n awards year-aft...