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Philippines minister stands by call to shut mines ahead of review

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LEGISLATIVE ENVIRONMENT
The Philippines' environment minister said on Monday she stands by her decision to shut more than half the country's operating mines and bar mining in watershed zones ahead of an inter-agency meeting later in the day to review the move. The government's Mining Industry Coordinating Council will review her shutdown orders to ensure due process was followed and consider the impact on jobs and taxes after an outcry by the mining industry.
 
 
 
 
 

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