PH’s nickel output this year to likely go down

The country’s nickel output for this year will likely go down due to unexpected weather disturbances and some logistical issues, said a top official from the Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA). During the launch of the PNIA’s first Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) report, PNIA President Dante R. Bravo said that as much as there is […]


PNIA: nickel industry shows resilience

THE Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) is optimistic that the nickel sector’s resilient growth amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic will continue, especially after the lifting of the ban on new mineral agreements paving the way for new mining projects in the Philippines. “Despite the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the country’s nickel industry remained resilient with a reported increase of […]


Nickel group sees progress following mining ban lifting

The Philippine Nickel Industry Association expects the mining industry to maintain its growth trajectory following the government’s move to lift the suspension on new mining agreements, a top executive said Friday. “We are hopeful to maintain this growth momentum especially after the issuance of EO 130 that lifted the ban on new mineral agreement as […]


PH’s nickel to keep growth momentum despite COVID-19 pandemic

The nickel industry in the Philippines, one of the most highly mineralized countries in the world, will keep its growth momentum this year despite the prevalence of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a statement, the Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) said it is optimistic that the nickel sector’s resilient growth amidst the pandemic will continue to […]


Mining industry seeks policy changes

THE MINING INDUSTRY is pushing for key policy changes that will boost the sector’s growth and help the economy recover faster from the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Eulalio B. Austin, Jr., Philex Mining Corp. president and chief executive officer, said the government should harmonize all national laws and local government units’ (LGU) ordinances on mining. […]