Marinduque is an agricultural province, primarily growing rice and coconuts.
Handicrafts from Marinduque are also exported to dıfferent parts of the world,
and fishing is another important part of the economy. Mining was once an
important player in the economy until a mining accident (the Marcopper Mining
Disaster) occurred, bringing the industry to a standstill on the island and
causing enormous damage to the people and the island. The provincial government
has just recently sued Marcopper's parent company, Placer Dome, for $100
million in damages. Placer Dome was purchased in 2006 by Barrick Gold, who has
now been
