The country’s metallic production value remained robust during the first three quarters in 2023 from PhP176.24 billion to PhP189.08 billion, year on year, a growth of PhP12.84 billion or 7.28%.
Nickel ore and its nickel by-products, nickel-cobalt mixed sulfide (NCMS), and scandium oxalate continued to have the biggest share with PhP89.99 billion or 47.60%. Gold secured the second spot with PhP77.65 billion or 41.07%. On the other hand, copper grabbed the third position accounting for PhP18.79 billion or 9.94%. The shared value of silver, chromite, and iron ore amounted to PhP2.64 billion which is about 1.40%.