Economy / Philippines
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Rising Threat To Foreign Mining Interests
January 2008 | Political Risk AnalysisSorry, you must be a subscriber to view this article in full. If you are a subscriber please login.
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BMI View: The new year's day attack by communist rebels against Xstrata's Tampakan mine demonstrates the risks faced by foreign mining companies operating in the Philippines. The government will need to act quickly to reassure these firms that their investments are safe. This is crucial if the Philippines is to maximise the economic benefits of its vast commodity reserves.