Homonhon Island is known for its abundant reserves of nickel and chromite. It has been subjected to open-pit mining since the 1990s despite opposition from many of the island’s 4,413 residents and the local diocese.
Homonhon Island is known for its abundant reserves of nickel and chromite. It has been subjected to open-pit mining since the 1990s despite opposition from many of the island’s 4,413 residents and the local diocese.