Metro Manila (CNN Philippines) — The government has suspended the licenses of two mining companies after finding several violations in their Zambales operations.

Gina Lopez, the new Environment Secretary and a well-known anti-mining advocate, said there could be more such suspensions in the future.

Operations of BenguetCorp Nickel Mines, Inc. and Zambales Diversified Metals Corp., were suspended in Sta. Cruz, Zambales on Friday.
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