However, the groups lamented the inclusion of a provision in the bill that would bar the export of raw ore. “The proposed ban on the export of raw ores as also contained in SB 2826, however ...

THE SENATE is looking at giving miners a longer grace period before they are barred from exporting raw ores under a proposed Mining Fiscal Regime law, a senator said.

Smelting one’s own iron from raw ore and alloying it into steel is generally not a backyard project thanks to the high temperatures needed, a problem [Thoisoi] solved with the magic of thermite.

The Philippine Government is considering a ban on raw nickel ore exports to boost its domestic processing industry.