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TSX: TVI OTCQX: TVIPF
CALGARY, Nov. 22, 2012 /CNW/ - TVI Pacific Inc. (TSX: TVI) (OTCQX:
TVIPF) ("TVI" or "the Company") is proud to announce that its
Philippine operating affiliate, TVI Resource Development (Phils.), Inc.
("TVIRD"), has received multiple, prestigious awards during the 2012
Presidential Mineral Industry Environmental Awards ("PMIEA") held
during the National Mine Safety and Environment Conference in Baguio
City.
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Winner - Presidential Mineral Industry Environment Award - Platinum
Award
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Winner - Safest Surface Mining Operation
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Winner - Safest Mineral Processing, Concentrator Category
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3rd runner up - Best Mining Forest, Metallic Category
TVIRD was presented with a Platinum Award for Excellence in
Environmental Management by the PMIEA Selection Committee led by the
Department of Environment and Natural Resources ("DENR"). This is a
step-up from last year's Titanium Award in the same category and was
the highest level awarded at this year's conference.
These awards are conferred each year by the PMIEA to mining companies
that demonstrate outstanding levels of dedication, initiative and
innovation in the pursuit of excellence in environmental management.
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 the environment, social development, safety and health,
as an integral part of mineral resources development. 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.
Previous PMIEA awards include:
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Titanium Award for Excellence in Environmental Management (2011, 2010)
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Safest Mining Operation (2011)
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Safest Surface Mining Operation (2011)
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Safest Mineral Processing, Concentrator Category (2011, 2010)
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Mining Forest Award, Metallic Category (2010)
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Health and Safety Award (2010)
"TVIRD's consistence in receiving high-level environmental and safety
awards year-after-year demonstrates the company's continuing commitment
in operating ethically, safely and with high standards of excellence,"
stated Clifford M. James, President and Chief Executive Officer.
"Recognition by the PMIEA through awards of excellence confirms our
company's dedication to and practice of responsible mining."
About TVI Pacific Inc. (TSX: TVI) (OTCQX: TVIPF)
TVI Pacific Inc. is a publicly-traded Canadian company that is focused
on the production, development, exploration and acquisition of resource
projects in the Philippines. TVI produces copper and zinc concentrates
from its Canatuan mine. TVI also has an interest in an offshore
Philippine oil property.
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