Global Goals, Local Actions: Sustainability as Our Way of Life in Nickel Mining

Sustainability as Our Way of Life in Nickel Mining PNIA 2020 Sustainable Development Goals Report The Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) is inviting you to attend its 4th episode of the Nickel Initiative Webinar Series entitled “Global Goals, Local Actions: Sustainability as Our Way of Life in Nickel Mining” on the 20th of October, 2021 […]


Dahil mahalaga ka, magpabakuna na!

MGA MADALAS NA KATANUNGAN TUNGKOL SA PAGPAPA-BAKUNA LABAN SA COVID-19   MGA DAPAT MALAMAN TUNGKOL SA BAKUNA KONTRA COVID-19   Ano ang bakuna? Ang bakuna ay simple, epektibo at ligtas na paraan upang maprotektahan ang pamayanan laban sa mga nakakasamang sakit tulad ng Covid 19.[1]   Paano gumagana ang mga bakuna? Gumagana ang bakuna sa […]



3 ISO certifications for MMDC

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has recertified Marcventures Mining and Development Corporation (MMDC) for its Quality Management System (ISO 9001:2015), Environmental Management System (ISO 14001:2015) and the migration from OHSAS 18001:2007 into ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health & Safety Management System). All three certifications are a testament of the unified, streamlined, and high efficiency level […]


Adapting to the ‘New Normal:’ Agata Equips Partner Schools with Technology and Ample Supplies

Tubay, Agusan del Norte/ November 2020 – As part of its efforts to mitigate the social effects of the current pandemic, Agata Mining Ventures Inc. (AMVI) recently donated over P350 thousand worth of school equipment and supplies to partner institutions located in its host municipalities Tubay and Santiago, Agusan del Norte Province.  The initiative is geared […]


Nickel industry intensifies progressive rehabilitation and other environment efforts

6.3 million trees planted under progressive rehabilitation The Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) through its 8-member companies have boosted their Environmental Protection and Enhancement Program (EPEP) and have reported a total of 6.3 million trees planted over 3,167 hectares in their respective mining areas. Despite the slowdown in operations during the community quarantine period, PNIA […]


Nickel Initiative Talks and Webinars Episode 2: “Progressive rehabilitation and environment programs during the pandemic”

The Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) is pleased to invite you to the second episode of Nickel Initiative Talks and Webinars Series, a program that seeks to promote dialogue and learning among nickel development players, stakeholders and experts through the sharing of information, insights and best practices. Through this forum, we hope to promote informed […]


PISOS: A way of sustaining economic growth amongst 100 farmers in Barangay Gamuton, Carrascal

  Community Development is a part and parcel of transforming lives by helping communities to realize their full potential in decision-making through participation and cooperation in a meaningful consultation, addressing needs and intervention through analyzing and identifying their pressing problems, and implementing projects alongside the guidelines and processes through their collective efforts and capabilities. Carrascal […]