Philippines Reports 24 Per cent Decline in Nickel Ore Output in 1H 2017

Published: Aug 16, 2017 11:56
The Philippines’ Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) said on Tuesday in a report that the country’s nickel direct shipping ore fell 24 per cent in 1H 2017.

SHANGHAI, Aug. 16 (SMM) – The Philippines’ Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) said on Tuesday in a report that the country’s nickel direct shipping ore fell 24 per cent in 1H 2017, citing suspension of some mining operations after government order and adverse weather. 

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Output at 11 of 30 mines was zero during the first half of the year. 

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