The Department of Environment and Natural Resources on Wednesday cited the significant contribution of women in the progress and development of the country’s mining industry, as more women leaders are advancing to top-level positions.
Nickel Initiative Talks and Webinars Episode 3: “Promoting Sustainable Development by Advancing the Role of Women in Mining” The participation of women in governance, in industries and in broader society has long been established as an imperative to promote sustainability, progress and long-term development.
Environment Secretary Roy A. Cimatu on Wednesday vowed to scrutinize pending applications for new mining projects to ensure that these would not cause any adverse effects to the environment.
The coronavirus-induced recession failed to dampen metal prices, and with President Duterte’s latest order to lift the ban on new mining permits, more companies are raring to cash in.But the President’s Executive Order (EO) 130, which lifted the nine-year moratorium on new mining agreements, is just a prelude to more policy changes in the mining sector.
MANILA, Philippines — The government plans to declare at least seven new Minahang Bayan sites this year, an official of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) said.
THE GOVERNMENT said it will not give in to pressure to reconsider Executive Order (EO) No. 130, which lifted the moratorium on new mining agreements, citing the need to generate new revenue due to the pandemic.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources defended on Monday the government’s move to lift the moratorium on new mining deals, saying this can fuel the Philippine economic recovery battered by the coronavirus pandemic.
The local mining industry has one less roadblock on its way to revival after President Duterte lifted a nine-year moratorium on new mineral agreements between the government and the private sector. Duterte signed Wednesday Executive Order (EO) 130 lifting a moratorium on new mineral agreements imposed in 2012, reopening the door to fresh mining investments […]
MANILA – The Chamber of Mines in the Philippines (COMP) and the Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) have lauded the decision of President Rodrigo Duterte to lift the nine-year moratorium on new mining projects. “We welcome the lifting of the moratorium on new mining projects –in place for nearly nine years– in this time of […]
The Philippines will unlikely meet China’s nickel ore requirements despite the resumption of several mining operations in the country, according to an S&P analysis. The S&P Global Market Intelligence industry report said Philippine mined nickel output is expected to rise over the next five years as producers try to meet Chinese nickel ore demand. However, […]
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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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