Thursday, September 18, 2008 (Philippines)

A man sorts through piles of bananas delivered at the Bankerohan market. (Sun.Star Davao/Toto Lozano) THE Filipino-owned Asiaticus Management Corporation (Amcor) is nearing completion on its drilling activity in the Pujada nickel mining area and will soon start its full operation by the end of the year. Lauriano Barrios, Amcor vice president for administration, said drillings in the Blue Ridge mining area is about 53% complete and will be over within the next three months. He said this means that Amcor would start its operation sooner than expected. Get updates and join Dabawenyos Kadayawan 2008 celebration [full story]