20 tons of iron ore seized
- Source: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/local-news/2015/07/12/20-tons-iron-ore-seized-418570
- Sunday, July 12, 2015
- By Lynyrd Alexsei N. Corrales
A CONTAINER loaded with 20 tons of iron ore concentrate was seized Saturday at a barangay in Cagayan de Oro City.
City Local Environment and Natural Resources Office (Clenro) chief Edwin Dael, who led a team that made the seizure in Barangay Canitoan, said they are still assessing the shipment's value but said iron ore concentrate contains magnetite, hematite, and other minerals used in making steel.
Gold can also be extracted from the ore, Dael said.
The truck driver has refused to reveal where the ore came from or where it is headed.