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 ban...
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...
Filipino-owned Philippine General Minerals Project, Inc. (PGMPI) has expressed keen interest to invest in the processing of critical minerals to support the Philippines' goal to become a major supplier of processed metals and participate in the huge global value chain for electric vehicles...
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 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...
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.
FNI and PNIA President Dante R....
The Altai Philippines Mining Corporation (APMC) will not be given the clearance to operate the port it constructed in Sibuyan Island in Romblon, the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) disclosed on Thursday, Feb. 9.
The reason, according to PPA General Manager Jay Daniel Santiago, is that the mining...
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has ordered a mining company to stop its exploration and construction activities in Romblon amid protest actions from local residents that already turned violent.
At the same time, the DENR said it already ordered its local office in...
Daryl Chang and Audrey Carpio
With its much-awaited launch in September 2022, Vogue Philippines continues to announce key appointments for its editorial team. Recently, the local edition of the global fashion authority revealed Daryl Chang as fashion editor, Joyce Oreña as beauty editor, Audrey...
The Philippines' production of metallic minerals were mostly down during the first nine months of the year, but value was higher at P121.16 billion due to continuing increase in prices in the world market.
Data from the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) showed that the country's metallic...
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) is pushing for policies that would gradually restrict the exportation of raw minerals to pave the way for more mineral processing and value-adding in the country's mining sector. During the MGB Stakeholders Forum on Thursday, Juancho Pablo Galvez, chief of...
The controversial black sand mining project in Lingayen Gulf, which obtained government approval in 2020, is seen affecting the country's fish production given the area's significant fisheries output, particularly bangus.
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In a briefing on Monday, Tugon Kabuhayan convenor and...
