DENR, MGB, Marcventures intensify rehab efforts through “Adopt an NGP Site” project

Officials and staff of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Mines and Geosciences Bureau, and Marcventures Mining and Development Corporation led by CESE-DENR 13 Regional Director Atty. Felix S. Alicer, MGB 13 Regional Director Engr.Roger A. De Dios, and MMDC President and CEO Yulo E. Perez, during the MOA signing signifying MMDC’s participation in […]


PNIA Recognizes Partners in Albay Relief Efforts

The Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) spearheaded relief efforts early this year when the eruption of Mayon Volcano displaced and affected residents of Albay. “A number of people lost their homes and property. Infrastructure was badly damaged, and as result, countless businesses could not function,” says Clarence J. Pimentel, Chairman of PNIA Committee on Sustainable […]



20 locals complete bamboo training, form livelihood group

CARRASCAL, Surigao del Sur — When told to attend a bamboo-based livelihood training sponsored by Marcventures Mining and Development Corporation (MMDC), housewife Helen Custoya immediately signed up for the opportunity. “I thought I would land a job planting bamboos after the training,” Helen, a mother of five, gave a hearty laugh, apparently feeling amused and […]




PH nickel exports seen dropping 25% this year

PHILIPPINE nickel ore shipments are seen to decline by 25 percent to 30-35 million wet metric tons (WMT) in 2018 as nickel producers shift to higher-grade ore to compensate for price drops in the world market, the Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) said on Tuesday. In a news conference in Quezon City, PNIA President Dante […]



Nickel miners pinning hopes on greater adoption of e-vehicles

NICKEL miners said their confident outlook is based on the rise of electric vehicles, despite depressed global prices for the metal. Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) President Dante R. Bravo said that e-vehicles are the basis for the industry’s positive views even as steelmakers, the main customers for nickel, are roiled by trade wars. Nickel […]


PH sees decline in nickel ore shipment

As low prices curb the country’s output for nickel, the Philippines, the world’s second largest nickel exporter, has projected a decline in its nickel ore exports this year, which could fall to 30 million wet metric tons (WMT) from as much as 36 million WMT in 2017. Dante Bravo, president of the Philippine Nickel Industry […]