Hike in nickel’s global demand seen

THE nickel mining industry group is bracing for the possible increase in the global demand of nickel brought about by the boom of electric vehicles. “The direction globally is really the EV (electric vehicle) industry and we have that global competitiveness because more than 50 percent of the component of the entire electric vehicle is […]


Nickel industry sees boom due to EVs

DAVAO CITY – The nickel industry in the country can expect a brighter prospect for 2020 as the global demand for this mineral is expected to increase for the manufacturing of electric vehicles (EVs), Philippine Nickel Association (PNIA) executive director Cha Olea said on Friday. Olea said in an interview on Friday that the association […]



Ban seen boosting Phl nickel production

Industry leaders forecast stronger nickel production and outbound shipments in 2020 on the back of higher prices and a nickel export ban by Indonesia. In a spot interview, Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) Chairman Clarence Pimentel said they anticipate higher production driven by the Indonesian nickel ore ban. “We are looking at stronger production next […]


Nickel output to hit over 40 million WMT in 2020

THE country’s nickel output is seen to increase next year, reaching more than 40-million wet metric tons (WMT), the Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) said. The improvement is attributed mainly to the Indonesian nickel ore export ban, as well as anticipated better prices for the commodity by 2020, PNIA President Dante Bravo told reporters in […]


Nickel firms face bright prospects

The Philippine nickel mining industry is optimistic about prospects in 2020 as policies overseas are seen to benefit the local sector. In a press briefing, top officials of the Philippine Nickel Industry Association said the Indonesian government’s decision to ban the export of nickel ore next year would make the Philippines the world’s leading producer […]


Nickel industry to hike prod’n

The Philippines’ nickel industry is eyeing increase in production and prices for next year on the back of rising demand from China, the world’s largest stainless steel and electric vehicle (e-vehicle) producer. Danto Bravo, president of Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA), the organization of some of the country’s largest nickel mining companies, said that the […]


Nickel ore output seen at 40-50 million MT in 2020

THE Philippine nickel industry expects expanded production next year to fill the gap left by Indonesia’s nickel ore export ban to between 40 and 50 million wet metric tons (WMT) of ore, possibly accompanied by higher prices due to supply concerns. “It’s more than 40 million tons, but let’s say, whether it exceeds 50 million […]