MANILA, April 15 (AFP): Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has officially lifted a nine-year ban on new mining projects, in a controversial move aimed at boosting state revenue and spurring investment in the country's coronavirus-devastated economy.
The mining industry has stagnated since 2012 when Duterte's predecessor, Benigno Aquino, imposed a moratorium on new projects following public backlash over a series of devastating mining accidents.
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