[Ferro-Alloys.com] 

Philippines seeks more sites for critical minerals in govt-led exploration

The Philippine government will step up support for the local mining industry via exploration activities starting next year to identify more areas where critical minerals such as nickel and chromium can be extracted, a senior official said on Tuesday.

The Philippines, one of the main nickel ore suppliers to top metals consumer China and which also produces copper, gold and other minerals, is seeking to attract more investment in mining to support economic growth.

The government has removed restrictive mining policies, including a ban on open-pit mining, and is working to draw investment into its domestic nickel processing sector to squeeze value out of its metals and minerals industry.

• [Editor:邢亚敏]