Philippine metallic mineral production value jumpstarted the year with 11.57% growth in Q1 2019 from PhP24.62 billion in Q1 2018 to PhP27.47 billion, an increase of PhP2.85 billion.
The good performance of mixed nickel-cobalt sulfide (MNCS) and gold were the drivers for this positive turnout. Production value of MNCS and gold went up by PhP1.83 billion and PhP1.12 billion, respectively.