Philippines Senator files bill to ban mineral ore exports
(Reuters) – A Philippine senator has filed a bill urging a halt to exports of unprocessed mineral ores, similar to a ban introduced by Indonesia that led to a sharp spike in nickel prices and cut exports of other ores.
The Philippines, which has vast but largely untapped mineral resources, has been looking at ways to raise the contribution of mining to its economy.
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