Philippines Represents Largest Nickel, Gold Projects in Southeast Asia, an Industrial Info News Alert

KOFU-SHI, JAPAN–(Marketwire – Aug 30, 2011) – Researched by Industrial Info Resources East Asia (Kofu-shi, Japan) — Southeast Asia metals and minerals projects currently account for approximately 5% of Industrial Info’s global capital Metals & Minerals Industry coverage, representing more than $100 billion in capital investments. Steel and steel-related projects make up approximately 35% of the region’s industry specific projects, while cement accounts for 20%. Coal, nickel and gold projects each account for roughly 11%. The remainder is made up of niche projects, including rare earths, polysilicon and alumina. Most polysilicon development is taking place in Malaysia, while most steel and steel-related project development is currently headed by Vietnam.

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