Mining In The Philippines
Mining Projects in The Philippines
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The Philippines Mining Overview
Mine Production Information
Nickel ore is a particularly valuable product for the Philippines. Production almost held steady from 446,000 tons in 2013 to 440,000 tons in 2014. With the ongoing efforts of Indonesia to promote nickel refinement in country, the Philippines’ 3,100,000 tons of estimated nickel reserves grow in value.
Value-Added Products
Private companies are developing the processing plants for nickel and copper in the Philippines.
Major Exports
Gold • Copper • Nickel • Zinc
Market Summary
The Taganito Nickel and Cobalt Plant expansion is expected to be completed in 2016. The Tampakan Copper-Gold project is slated for completion in 2019. The Philippines is encouraging further investment from sources cognizant of the social and environmental concerns of many local communities affected by mining. The Philippines is aiming to take advantage of Indonesia’s focus on value-added products as they also build their processing capacity.