The Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) and its member companies in Palawan reaffirm their commitment to environmental protection, responsible operations, and the long- term care of the areas entrusted to them. Across Palawan, PNIA member companies have collectively planted over 9 million trees based on PNIA’s consolidated internal tally as of December 2025. These efforts […]
MAKATI CITY, PHILIPPINES — The Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) and its member companies laud the recent decision of the Supreme Court in G.R. No. 262969, which dismissed the Petition for a Writ of Kalikasan filed against a subsidiary of Hinatuan Mining Corporation (HMC) located in the Island of Manicani, Guiuan, Eastern Samar. This landmark […]
APNI, PNIA forge strategic partnership and promote a platform to drive regional cooperation and sustainability for inclusive development MANILA, PHILIPPINES — The Asosiasi Penambang Nikel Indonesia (APNI) or Indonesia Nickel Miners Association and the Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) recently signed a partnership agreement to shape and deepen cooperation across the nickel value chain, as […]
25 August 2025 The Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) calls for the immediate release of Mr. Joseph Sy, Chairman of Global Ferronickel Holdings, Inc. (FNI) and a valued member of PNIA, who was unlawfully arrested by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) and remains under illegal detention following his arrest on 21 August 2025. Mr. Sy […]
The Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) welcomes the bicameral committee’s decision to remove the raw ore export ban provision from the final version of the mining fiscal regime bill.
The Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) welcomes the appointment of Secretary Raphael M. Lotilla to lead the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). His deep experience in public policy, sustainable development, and regulatory governance positions him well to continue advancing responsible mining practices and to reinforce the role of the minerals sector in inclusive […]
Nullifies provincial ban on large-scale mining MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to nullify the mining ban imposed by Occidental Mindoro as it clarifies the jurisdiction between local and national governments to provide a stable investment environment. The PNIA considered this Supreme Court ruling “a pivotal win” […]
The Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) welcomes the Supreme Court’s landmark decision to nullify the mining ban imposed by the Province of Occidental Mindoro. This ruling holds profound significance not just for the mining sector, but also for maintaining the delicate balance between local government authority and national laws. We commend the High Court’s decisive […]
The Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) strongly opposes the recent resolution passed by the Palawan Sangguniang Panlalawigan calling for a 50-year mining moratorium. PNIA acknowledges the vital importance of environmental protection, but it is equally crucial to recognize that economic growth and environmental sustainability can coexist. Responsible mining practices can safeguard the environment while simultaneously […]
Emerging nickel producer DMCI Mining Corporation (“DMCI Mining”) and listed natural resources development firm Nickel Asia Corporation (“NAC”) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in March 4, 2025, to explore the feasibility of developing and operating a nickel processing plant in the Philippines. This collaboration combines the resources, technical expertise, and mining assets of both […]
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The PHILIPPINE NICKEL INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION, INC., or PNIA is a non-stock non-profit association duly registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Established in 2012, PNIA was organized to promote and develop the nickel mining industry in the country, aiming to represent the Philippine nickel industry as the single voice to champion its cause with various stakeholders.
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