在今日过去的数小时中菲律宾Surigao地区的多个镍矿遭受武装分子（New Peoples Army (NPA)）攻击。据当地媒体报道，矿区以及设备和办公场所被破坏和烧毁，现已造成3人死亡，另有矿区经理和职员被抓，警方已经采取对抗措施。现场工作人员报告，矿产公司的拖轮和登陆艇被炸。鉴于形势非常严峻，我们强烈建议，贵司如有船舶前往菲律宾装载镍矿，应联系协会或我司了解最新情况。
我们会继续跟进此事，如有消息会另外通知。
Philippines, Surigao, loading of nickel ore, attack on mines
In the past three hours, it appears for unknown reasons at the moment, rebel forces of the New Peoples Army (NPA) have attacked nickel ore mines in the Surigao region. The attacks are currently on going at Taganito Mining Corp and PGMC, the rebels destroying and burning mining equipment and offices, we understand hostages have been taken.
Rebels kill 3, hostage several others in Surigao raid Home Updated October 03, 2011 02:05 PM 3 comments to this post MANILA, Philippines – Suspected New People’s Army (NPA) rebels killed three security guards and took hostage employees of a mining company in Claver town, Surigao del Norte, this morning, officials said.
The military reported that at least 200 heavily-armed rebels raided the Taganito Mining Company in Barangay Taganito, Claver town at past 8 a.m. The rebels shot dead the three guards securing the main gate of the company’s compound.
A report by state-owned media Philippine News Agency said that as of noon today, military and police teams are engaged in fierce gunfight with the rebels.
Major Eugenio Osias, spokesperson of the Philippine Army’s 4th Infantry Division, said that the rebels have barricaded the mining company’s office compound with dump trucks and heavy equipment.
Osias added that the rebels also planted an undetermined number of landmines around the compound, which makes it difficult for the police and military personnel to get near the site.
Meanwhile, a report by radio dzMM said that according to Chief Superintendent Agrimero Cruz, spokesman of the Philippine National Police, the rebels have taken hostage the mining company’s manager and other employees.
Cruz also reported that another group of rebels launched an attack at the Platinum Metals Group Corp. in Barangay Cagdianao, also in Claver town.
The police spokesman said that the Philippine Air Force has dispatched two Huey helicopters to augment the security forces locked in a fierce gunfight with the rebels.
According to local people, tugs and landing craft used by mining companies have been bombed, this is a serious situation and we strongly recommend that any owners who vessels are being charted to load nickel ore at ports in the Philippines, check with their club and liaise with ourselves to clarify the loading area and current status.
Will keep you updated.
