Commodities

Philippine Lawmakers Plan to Approve Bill to Ban Ore Exports

  • Senate leader says move will be a ‘game changer’ for nation
  • Philippines is major nickel ore exporter to top market China
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The Philippine Congress could ratify a bill banning raw mineral exports as soon as June, the Senate leader said on Thursday, a plan that investors warn could lead to mine closures.