Any Impact on Philippine Nickel Ore Operations from Latest 6.6-quake? SMM Learns

Published: Aug 11, 2017 14:32

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A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck Luzon, the Philippines at 13:28 on Friday, Aug. 11, according to United States Geological Survey (USGS).

SHANGHAI, Aug. 11 (SMM) - A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck Luzon, the Philippines at 13:28 on Friday, Aug. 11, according to United States Geological Survey (USGS).

The quake has no impact on operations at nickel mines in Zambales as it is far away from the region, SMM learns.

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