Philippine Nickel
Industry Association
MANILA, Philippines — The local nickel sector is crafting a roadmap for the nickel sector to attract more investments and eventually spur economic growth. Gearing up for the first-ever Nickel Initiative 2019 by March, the Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) is eyeing to start a nickel roadmap to address value adding and processing. “The roadmap […]
When a strong typhoon hit their village in Brgy. Babuyan, Carrascal town, the family of 45-year old mom Marilyn Huerte lost it all–their house, the family’s livelihood, even the vegetable patch where they mostly get their food. The family was forced to start all over again. Sacrifices had to be made and this included their […]
Agata gathers communities to deliver annual ‘State of the Mine’ Tubay, Agusan del Norte, Philippines / January 2018 – Agata believes that communication is key to a harmonious relationship. “The more we communicate, the better we know each other, the better our chances to move forward and manage the future together.” In the span of […]
PGMC sponsored a 20-day training on body massage, body scrub, facial treatment and facial make-up. It was attended by a total of 30 trainees from 6 non-mining barangays. The participants will undergo assessments after the training, for them to obtain a National Certificate Level 2 (NC2) . This will help them pursue a range […]
Nickel mining company Global Ferronickel Holdings Inc. said unit Platinum Group Metals Corp. signed a purchase contract involving 1 million wet metric tons of nickel ore with China’s Baosteel.
Photos show portions of the ‘Faith Garden’ started by MMDC agriculturist Annejin Buisa at the rehabilitated portion of the Pili mined-out area. Marcventures Mining and Development Corporation (MMDC) intensified the integration of agroforestry into its environmental programs. Going beyond conventional mine rehabilitation, MMDC agriculturist Engr. Annejin Buisa maintains a “Faith Garden” in one of the […]
Agata renews support for media partner’s annual Dugong Bombo program Butuan City, Philippines / January 2019 – Prior to bringing its nickel lateriate DSO project on-stream in 2014, TVIRD’s Agata Mining Ventures Inc. already pledged to support the annual Dugong Bombo – a nationwide blood donation drive of media partner, Bombo Radyo. Since then, Agata […]
PANIKIAN, Carrascal, Surigao del Sur – The fisherfolks of General Islands start their day like clockwork. According to Brgy. Chairman Ramil Flores, the day’s catch must be sold immediately. If possible, as soon they arrive from high seas to avoid spoilage. General Islands fisherfolk sell their catch at Cantillan town center, almost an hour away […]
CARRASCAL, Surigao del Sur — As part of the company’s emergency preparedness measures, Marcventures Mining and Development Corporation’s (MMDC) Safety Department recently held its company-wide fire drill. The activity is in line with MMDC’s emergency management system that emphasizes year-round training, equipping, exercising, evaluating, and taking corrective action to maintain the highest safety standards at […]
Platinum Group Metal Corporation provided 2,613 families from Barangay Cagdianao and Hayanggabon additional food assistance just in time for the Christmas season. Each of the families were provided 10 kilos of rice and assorted grocery items. The gifts were distributed with the help of the staff and officials of Barangay Cagdianao and Hayanggabon.