Philippine Nickel
Industry Association
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 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 […]
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 […]
PNIA members are driving competitiveness in the nickel mining industry through strong
adherence to sustainability.
The Philippine Nickel Industry Association and its member companies is proud to have planted over 15 million trees of over 30 different species as of December 2023.
The Philippine Nickel Industry Association proudly joins the global community in honoring the invaluable contributions of remarkable women in the mining sector.
Official statement of PNIA President, Atty. Dante R. Bravo, on behalf of the Philippine Nickel Industry Association on the occasion of the conduct of the DENR Mining Summit on 10 May 2024 .
Sa PNIA, hindi lang kami tungkol sa pagmimina; hangarin din naming patuloy na maitaguyod ang kaunlaran ng ating ekonomiya.
Earth Day reminds us of our duty to protect the planet. As stewards of the earth, PNIA members are committed in going above and beyond compliance to demonstrate our dedication to environmental protection and rehabilitation.
Theresa Mundita S. Lim, executive director of the Asean Centre for Biodiversity, said these pockets of biodiversity can provide safe haven to plant and animal wildlife during mining operations, where forests are shaved and mountains are carved to extract minerals.