PNIA Reaffirms Longstanding Commitment to Environmental Protection in Palawan

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 […]


PNIA Statement: Supreme Court Ruling Rejects “Trial by Sentiment,” Upholds Evidence-Based Regulation in Landmark Mining Case

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 […]


PNIA CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF FNI CHAIRMAN AND PNIA MEMBER JOSEPH SY, CONDEMNS ILLEGAL ARREST AND UNLAWFUL DETENTION

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 […]


OFFICIAL STATEMENT OF THE PHILIPPINE NICKEL INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION ON THE APPOINTMENT OF SECRETARY RAPHAEL M. LOTILLA AS DENR SECRETARY

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 […]


Official Statement from the Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) on the Supreme Court Decision Nullifying Mining Ban in Occidental Mindoro

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 […]