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Philippines delays environment minister nomination approval over mining woes

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 20, 2017 | 2:50 am Base Metals Precious Metals Asia China Copper Gold Nickel 

On Wednesday, Philippine lawmakers deferred their expected appointment confirmation of the country’s environment and natural resources minister Roy Cimatu amid pressures from pro-mining groups hurt by policies put in place by the previous secretary and which he has vowed to...

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