Spotless Environmental Performance of Agata is a ‘First in History’ – MGB
Agata Mining Ventures Inc., nickel laterite mining project of TVIRD and MRL Nickel Philippines Inc., was recently commended by the MGB
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PGMC Spearheads Training On Chips Making
Platinum Group Metals Corporation (PGMC) in partnership with PhilExport Caraga, spearheaded a 3-day On-The-Job Training on Chips Making at Barangay Cagdianao Skills Training Center, Cagdianao, MUNICIPALITY OF CLAVER. Attended by 50 females composed primarily of marginalized residents of the barangay and seasonal workers of PGMC, the trainees were taught on how to process banana and sweet […]
PGMC Inaugurates Women’s Livelihood Program
PGMC through its 2018 Annual Social Development and Management Program inaugurated a livelihood program intended for Cagdianao Women’s Rice Retailers Association (CAWRRA). It was attended by Barangay Officials, beneficiaries and company representatives followed by a ribbon cutting ceremony. The store will sell different varieties of rice as well as other food items at a more affordable […]
MARCVENTURES Uplifting Non-mining Communities
The new pump boat from MMDC meant that the manglab-asay were now empowered to more easily bring the day’s catch faster to the wet market, fresh and with a higher market value than one that had been waiting half the day to be sold.
SNEAK PEEK: Five Exciting Things to Look Forward To in the 68th Edition of Manila FAME
Notable personalities who attended the media preview include Rhea Matute (Executive Director, Design Center of the Philippines), Filipino artists Tes Pasola and Tony Gonzales, German design consultant Detlef Klatt, Christopher De Venecia (Pangasinan 4th District Representative), and Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) representatives Isidro Alcantara Jr. (Chairman), Clarence Pimentel (Chairman Emeritus), and Charmaine Olia Capili (Executive Director).
NICKEL INDUSTRY HIGHLIGHTS BAMBOO INITIATIVE AT THE 2018 MANILA FAME
The Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA), in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI Philippines) push forward their bamboo advocacy at the Bamboo Pavilion Installation at the 68th Edition of DTI-CITEM’s Manila FAME design and lifestyle fair. The nickel industry believes that bamboo reforestation is the way to move forward to responsible and sustainable mining […]
Design Center champions bamboo as PH natural design language
“Our partnership with the mining sector is to help in the propagation of bamboo and using bamboo as a material on a horizontal application – it’s really finding more industries in which bamboo can be used. The partnership with the mining communities aims to close the supply-chain gap,” Matute said of Design Center’s Manila FAME exhibit co-presenter Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) and event partner Chamber of Mines of the Philippines (COMP) in their efforts to transform post mining communities.
Manila FAME 2018 Puts the Spotlight on the Bamboo Padyak
“Bamboo may very well be one of the ways we can heed the government’s challenge to ‘transform’ the industry for the better. We’re optimistic about it since studies have shown that it can reduce carbon emissions, prevent erosion, and even restore denuded lands,” said Philippine Nickel Industry Association President Dante R. Bravo in a press statement. Considering the plant’s sustainable nature, the bamboo industry would also create more opportunities for local communities to thrive economically.
Panikian village receives brand-new vehicle from MMDC
Officials from the Barangay Council of Panikian headed by Chairman Mamelito M. Cabadonga receives the new pick-up vehicle from MMDC Community Relations Manager Nancy Baldoza
IN PHOTOS: PNIA in Manila Fame 2018 Press Preview
In support to the development of the Bamboo Industry, the Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) and the Chamber of Mines of the Philippines (COMP) have partnered with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) for the 68th edition of Manila FAME.