[Strong 7.3-magnitude earthquake hits Philippine island of Luzon, with no impact on overall nickel supply]
A strong 7.3-magnitude earthquake hit the Philippine island of Luzon at around 8:43 a.m. local time on July 27, and was felt strongly in the capital region. Authorities expect aftershocks and possible damage to homes and infrastructure. According to Mysteel, the quake did not affect overall nickel supply as it occurred some distance from Zambales, a major nickel mining area, and during the traditional rainy season, shipments were minimal.
