Andrew Pickford, general manager of Xstrata Plc's Tampakan gold and copper project in South Cotabato, told Business Nightly that miners have become more conscious of environmental concerns in part because they may otherwise have difficulty getting other projects in the future. He said Xstrata is already making provisions for ensuring Tampakan is safe and environmentally stable when the project ends after 25 years. The interview was conducted in Canberra on June 16.

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