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 […]


14 mining firms pass government’s 2nd industry audit

Third round to cover quarry operations, 4 mines in Bangsamoro region in 2022 The interagency Mining Industry Coordinating Council (MICC) gave no failing marks to mining firms covered by its second round of audit, an official of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) confirmed. In a phone interview, Environment Undersecretary Jonas Leones said […]


No metallic mines will be suspended – MICC

The interagency Mining Industry Coordinating Council (MICC) has ruled with finality that no metallic mines will either be suspended or shutdown from the controversial mining audit review conducted by the late and former Environment Secretary Regina Paz Lopez.


Sustainable mining pushed

The Department of Finance (DOF) has assured the current administration will strictly enforce the “non-negotiable condition” on the mining industry to adopt environmentally sustainable and responsible extractive practices.



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. […]