MINING firms that supply a large part of the world demand for metals, such as nickel, are losing their luster. After two months, here’s the score on the audit of 41 metallic mines by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR): 10 suspended, 20 recommended for suspension, and 11 allowed to correct infractions or face suspension. ADVERTISEMENTEighteen of those facing suspension or already suspended are nickel mines accounting for 18 million tons of ore, or 55.5 percent of the country’s nickel production value based on 2015 data, said Environment Undersecretary Leo Jasareno. Jasareno said the companies were being given due process before any suspension orders were rolled out. Before the mining audit, Lopez had already suspended 10 mines.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer September 27, 2016 18:31 UTC