Nickel Asia Corp. (NIKL) said that it is suspending its mining operations and nickel ore loading activities at its Taganito Mine Corp. subsidiary in Claver, Surigao del Norte after it was “occupied” by an armed group of men. Pieces of mining equipment were reported burned and destroyed.

Communist rebels were said to be behind the series of attacks on mining operations in the province. The suspension of mining operations is a big blow for NIKL. It is expecting a significant increase in nick...
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