mineThe Philippines’ metallic mineral production surged by 37 percent as of the third quarter of last year driven by higher demand for nickel, copper and gold . the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) said on Monday.

MGB Director Leo Jasareno said the country’s metallic production value reached P102.47 billion in July-September 2014 from P74.82 billion during the same period a year ago. It was the fifth consecutive quarter of growth.

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