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Philippines shows anti-mining environment minister the door

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 03, 2017 | 7:05 am Base Metals Precious Metals Asia China Copper Gold Nickel 

The Philippines Congress forced Natural Resources Secretary Regina Lopez from her job Wednesday following mounting complaints from pro-mining groups hurt by her several measures aimed at decreasing the extraction of riches in the country to reduce environmental damage. The lawmakers’...

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