PNIA: Ban on nickel ore exports not timely

The Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA), the country’s largest group of nickel mining

companies, has voiced strong concerns regarding the renewed suggestion to impose an ore export ban as part of the mining fiscal regime reforms

PNIA reports PHP 4.3 Billion investment in Sustainable Development Goals for 2023

PNIA members are driving competitiveness in the nickel mining industry through strong adherence to sustainability.

The Nickel Initiative 2023

The Nickel Initiative (NI) 2023 Business Conference is a flagship project of the Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA). It forms part of PNIA’s Nickel Initiative advocacy, a platform designed to promote dialogue, knowledge sharing, and convergence among stakeholders. Through this advocacy, PNIA seeks to help address issues that impact the competitiveness of the nickel mining industry and its goal to contribute to the country’s inclusive growth efforts.

The Nickel Initiative Stakeholders Roundtable Discussions

The Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) convened three Nickel Initiative (NI) roundtable discussions (RTDs) from March to May 2023. The RTDs formed part of the PNIA Nickel Initiative, an advocacy platform designed to promote dialogue, knowledge sharing, and convergence among nickel industry stakeholders.

Global Goals, Local Actions: Sustainability as Our Way of Life in Nickel Mining

The webinar will discuss the SDG report of PNIA and the association’s accomplishments in line with sustainability initiatives and programs.

News and Updates


Nickel output to hit over 40 million WMT in 2020

THE country’s nickel output is seen to increase next year, reaching more than 40-million wet metric tons (WMT), the Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) said. The improvement is attributed mainly to the Indonesian nickel ore export ban, as well as anticipated better prices for the commodity by 2020, PNIA President Dante Bravo told reporters in […]

Nickel firms face bright prospects

The Philippine nickel mining industry is optimistic about prospects in 2020 as policies overseas are seen to benefit the local sector. In a press briefing, top officials of the Philippine Nickel Industry Association said the Indonesian government’s decision to ban the export of nickel ore next year would make the Philippines the world’s leading producer […]

Nickel industry to hike prod’n

The Philippines’ nickel industry is eyeing increase in production and prices for next year on the back of rising demand from China, the world’s largest stainless steel and electric vehicle (e-vehicle) producer. Danto Bravo, president of Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA), the organization of some of the country’s largest nickel mining companies, said that the […]

Nickel ore output seen at 40-50 million MT in 2020

THE Philippine nickel industry expects expanded production next year to fill the gap left by Indonesia’s nickel ore export ban to between 40 and 50 million wet metric tons (WMT) of ore, possibly accompanied by higher prices due to supply concerns. “It’s more than 40 million tons, but let’s say, whether it exceeds 50 million […]

Nickel miners, Chinese battery makers forge strategic partnership

The Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Power Battery Application Committee of China Industrial Association of Power Sources (CIAPS-PBA) to explore possible investments in the local nickel sector. PNIA said in a statement that China, being the world’s largest producer of electric vehicles, is one of the country’s […]

Nickel producers ink deal with battery manufacturer

BAGUIO CITY —The Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) recently signed a strategic cooperation with the Power Battery Application Committee of China Industrial Association of Power Sources (CIAPS-PBA) to develop a sustainable e-vehicle industry. In a chance interview at the sidelines of the 66th Annual National Mine Safety and Environment Conference, PNIA chairman emeritus Clarence J. […]

Philippines nickel sector to collaborate with China’s biggest battery group

MANILA, Philippines — The local nickel industry is partnering with China’s biggest professional battery association to hitch a ride on the booming e-vehicle industry in one of the world’s power economies. The Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) recently inked a memorandum of understanding with China Industrial Association of Power Sources (CIAPS) for linkages and possible […]

Nickel miners see stronger 2020 due to Indonesian export ban

THE Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) is projecting stronger production in 2020 on the back of a nickel export ban by Indonesia and higher prices. “We are looking at stronger production year next year with the Indonesian ore ban. We are looking forward to seeing what the market holds. Hopefully the prices… they dipped a […]

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About PNIA





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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