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Press Release

Nickel Asia backs green research projects of 15 universities
September 12, 2023

In a statement, NAC said the winning universities received a grant of P100,000 each during its first-ever Sustainability Contest to work on research projects that will enhance environmental practices and promote responsible utilization of natural resources using science-based techniques.
PNIA revives offer to draft industry blueprint with government to boost competitiveness of nickel sector
August 30, 2023

The Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) announced that it is reviving its offer to help draft an industry blueprint in collaboration with government to make the country’s nickel sector globally competitive and attractive to investors.
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PNIA Official Statements

Miners told: Maintain pockets of biodiversity in mining areas 
September 3, 2023

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.
Nickel industry proposes faster mining approval  
August 30, 2023

PNIA has proposed the creation of a one-stop shop to fast-track government approval of mining permits to just six months to a maximum of one year from the current processing period of as long as 10 years. Faster mining approval will be conducive to quality foreign investments.

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Mining News

DMCI Mining readies 2 new sites after breaking 2022 record
September 26, 2023

As it expects to hit record production and shipment this year, DMCI Mining Corp., the mining unit of the Consunji family’s holdings company, is further expanding its imprint in the industry with the opening of two more sites.
Mining firms bat for regulatory reforms
September 25, 2023

Mining executives are batting for additional reforms to unlock additional investments in the Philippine mining sector.
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PNIA in the News

DMCI Mining readies 2 new sites after breaking 2022 record
September 26, 2023

As it expects to hit record production and shipment this year, DMCI Mining Corp., the mining unit of the Consunji family’s holdings company, is further expanding its imprint in the industry with the opening of two more sites.
Mining firms bat for regulatory reforms
September 25, 2023

Mining executives are batting for additional reforms to unlock additional investments in the Philippine mining sector.
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