Philippines to harness mining as potential economic driver


MANILA, Jan 14 (Xinhua): The Philippines will harness the mining sector's potential as a driver for long-term economic expansion as the Southeast Asian country recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic, Philippine Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno said in a statement.

"The mining industry holds the greatest potential to be a key driver in our recovery and long-term growth, especially now that the world metal prices are high," Diokno said.

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