Ban seen boosting Phl nickel production

Industry leaders forecast stronger nickel production and outbound shipments in 2020 on the back of higher prices and a nickel export ban by Indonesia. In a spot interview, Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) Chairman Clarence Pimentel said they anticipate higher production driven by the Indonesian nickel ore ban. “We are looking at stronger production next […]


Nickel output to hit over 40 million WMT in 2020

THE country’s nickel output is seen to increase next year, reaching more than 40-million wet metric tons (WMT), the Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) said. The improvement is attributed mainly to the Indonesian nickel ore export ban, as well as anticipated better prices for the commodity by 2020, PNIA President Dante Bravo told reporters in […]


Nickel firms face bright prospects

The Philippine nickel mining industry is optimistic about prospects in 2020 as policies overseas are seen to benefit the local sector. In a press briefing, top officials of the Philippine Nickel Industry Association said the Indonesian government’s decision to ban the export of nickel ore next year would make the Philippines the world’s leading producer […]


Nickel industry to hike prod’n

The Philippines’ nickel industry is eyeing increase in production and prices for next year on the back of rising demand from China, the world’s largest stainless steel and electric vehicle (e-vehicle) producer. Danto Bravo, president of Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA), the organization of some of the country’s largest nickel mining companies, said that the […]


Nickel ore output seen at 40-50 million MT in 2020

THE Philippine nickel industry expects expanded production next year to fill the gap left by Indonesia’s nickel ore export ban to between 40 and 50 million wet metric tons (WMT) of ore, possibly accompanied by higher prices due to supply concerns. “It’s more than 40 million tons, but let’s say, whether it exceeds 50 million […]




Nickel miners, Chinese battery makers forge strategic partnership

The Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Power Battery Application Committee of China Industrial Association of Power Sources (CIAPS-PBA) to explore possible investments in the local nickel sector. PNIA said in a statement that China, being the world’s largest producer of electric vehicles, is one of the country’s […]


Nickel producers ink deal with battery manufacturer

BAGUIO CITY —The Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) recently signed a strategic cooperation with the Power Battery Application Committee of China Industrial Association of Power Sources (CIAPS-PBA) to develop a sustainable e-vehicle industry. In a chance interview at the sidelines of the 66th Annual National Mine Safety and Environment Conference, PNIA chairman emeritus Clarence J. […]


Philippines nickel sector to collaborate with China’s biggest battery group

MANILA, Philippines — The local nickel industry is partnering with China’s biggest professional battery association to hitch a ride on the booming e-vehicle industry in one of the world’s power economies. The Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) recently inked a memorandum of understanding with China Industrial Association of Power Sources (CIAPS) for linkages and possible […]