Philippines Moves to Shut Mines Accused of Polluting The plan would cut nickel production by half in the country, the world’s top nickel exporter. Mining companies are joined by indigenous tribes in opposing the plan. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:The Interpreter: How the Iranian-Saudi Proxy Struggle Tore Apart the Middle EastDonald Trump Pauses Transition Work to Meet with Indian Business PartnersTurkey Cheered by Words of Michael Flynn, Trump’s Security AdviserPope Francis, Inducting 17 Cardinals, Criticizes Polarization Over Race and FaithObama Tries to Reassure Latin America About a Future With Donald TrumpEgypt Jails Journalists' Union Chief, Two Others for Two Years