[Ferro-Alloys.com] 

Philippines eyes boost to nickel processing capacity

The Philippines said on Friday it aimed to add three more processing plants in the effort to develop a downstream industry for its abundant nickel resources, after nations such as China and the United States expressed interest in the mining sector.

Environment Minister Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga, whose agency also regulates mining, said the Philippines should boost its capacity to process nickel, a key component in producing EV batteries.

Ceferino Rodolfo, the undersecretary for trade, said the Philippines was targeting three more processing plants to boost its capacity and add value to its nickel output. He did not give details, however.

• [Editor:邢亚敏]