Philippines: PASAR smelter still ramping up

摘要

The PASAR smelter in the Philippines is still in the ramp-up stages, according to a source close to the plant. Some sources have suggested that there may be production issues at the smelter, but the exact scale of its current production was not clear. The smelter shut April 16 for maintenance and work to increase capacity. The sulphuric acid capacity was 500,000 mt/year and work at the site was intended to double acid production, though a major increase in acid output is not likely to be felt until at least 2016.