Reuters
Numerous countries including the United States and China have expressed interest in collaborating with the Philippines for mining opportunities particularly in nickel, its environment minister said on Friday. Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga in a speech said the Philippines should enhance its nickel processing capacity, a key component for the production of batteries in electric vehicles. "Unfortunately, the country currently has only two nickel processing plants, which highlights the need for specific measures to be taken that the administration," said Loyzaga, whose ministry also oversees mining.