DAVAO CITY – The provincial government of Davao Oriental is mulling to pass a measure to stop ongoing nickel mining operations on the slopes of the Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary in Barangay Macambol in the City of Mati. Gov. Nelson Dayanghirang issued a statement on Tuesday, Oct. 7,...
The Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) has strongly opposed a local ordinance imposing a 50-year moratorium on new mining operations in Palawan, citing its economic impact and conflict with national law. The Sangguniang Panlalawigan ng Palawan on Wednesday, March 5, approved the...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Thursday, March 6 welcomed the announcement of a joint venture between Nickel Asia Corporation and DMCI Mining Corporation to develop a nickel processing plant in the country. He called the partnership a “monumental stride” in adding...
The Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) has expressed its opposition to the proposed ban on exporting raw nickel ore, which is embodied under a Senate bill aiming to modernize the country’s mining fiscal regime. PNIA, the country’s largest group of nickel mining companies, said the...
ZURICH, Switzerland (AFP) -- Swiss mining giant Glencore said Monday it is seeking a buyer for its stake in New Caledonian nickel mine and processing plant Koniambo Nickel (KNS) as the industry endures a price slump. Glencore said it "appreciates the efforts of the French government to...
(First of three parts) CITY OF MATI, Davao Oriental – Known for its unique pygmy forest, the Mount Hamiguitan Wildlife Sanctuary Range is one of the richest biodiversity area not just in Philippines but perhaps in Asia as well. MAP of the Mount Hamiguitan Protected Area With an area of at...
The Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA), which groups the country’s largest nickel mining companies, said the growing global demand for nickel makes it a compelling proposition for the government to extend strong support for the domestic industry to pivot to high-value nickel processing...
Philippine General Minerals Project, Inc. (PGMPI), a Filipino-owned company engaged in the rehabilitation of mining tailings in the country, is in discussion with South Korean investor Busan Equity Partners (BEP), a consortium of South Korea’s institutional investors, for potential collaboration...
Another American firm is in discussion with the Philippines for potential huge investments in downstream nickel processing in the country, according to Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual. Pascual, who accompanied President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s official working visit to the US,...
The Board of Investments (BOI) said two nickel processing firms are expected to bring in $10 billion in potential investments into the country for the manufacture of nickel product inputs for the production of electric vehicle (EV) batteries. BOI Managing Head Ceferino S. Rodolfo BOI Managing Head...
The domestic nickel industry said the government should first provide a stable policy environment for the mining industry, primarily on nickel, to be able to attract more foreign investors and participate in the electric vehicle (EV) global value chain. Dante Bravo, president of FNI and...
DMCI Holdings' Berong Nickel Corp. (BNC) in Quezon, Palawan is now facing depletion after 15 years of mining operation and will undergo rehabilitation, according to the company. BNC said in a statement that it will spend around P110 million to decommission the Palawan mining site and that it will...
