R&D centers eyed for higher nickel production

In a business conference in Makati Trade Undersecretary Rafaelita Aldaba said nickel ore was mostly mined from Caraga and Mimaropa, making these regions a suitable location for the RIICs. The RIIC initiative, one of the key points under the Inclusive Filipinnovation and Entrepreneurship Roadmap in 2018, aims to gather government, academe and industries together for […]


GMA appeals to mining firms to help Du30 achieve PH goals

House Speaker Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has called on the mining industry to help President Rodrigo Duterte achieve his economic and environmental agenda by working closely with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to make sure that laws on sustainable and responsible mining are carried out. “We should help the sector and help the DENR. […]


Nickel industry stakeholders push for investment roadmap

The Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) is pushing for the creation of a roadmap for the local nickel mining industry to promote investments and enhance its competitiveness in the world market. This, as the business group urges the government to create policies that will result in the establishment of more mineral plants that can process […]


Stakeholders’ teamwork imperative to add value to mining sector–PNIA

The Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) said there is a need for collaborative efforts between stakeholders in the government and private sector to be able to explore global trends and opportunities in nickel consuming sectors. “There is so much potential for nickel, how important it is in the commodities because we use nickel in many […]