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Philippines extends mining ban, now forbids open-pits

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 27, 2017 | 7:45 am Base Metals Precious Metals Asia China Europe Copper Gold Nickel 

The Philippines has toughened up its already hard-core stance on mining by banning open-pit mining in the country to allegedly reduce the environmental damage caused by the industry. Natural Resources Secretary Regina Lopez, a well-known environmentalist, said her decision aimed to...

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