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manilastandard.net > business > 31/47/21717 > ph-nickel-sector-poised-for-global-chain-expansion.html

PH nickel sector poised for global chain expansion

8+ hour, 17+ min ago  (202+ words) The Philippine nickel sector is set to bolster its position in global critical mineral supply chains as international demand climbs and nations seek to diversify their sources, according to the Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA). PNIA president Dante Bravo said…...

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manilastandard.net > news > world > 31/47/21391 > us-lifts-sanctions-on-venezuela-minerals-sector-including-gold.html

US lifts sanctions on Venezuela minerals sector, including gold

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (158+ words) The US Treasury Department said it had lifted more sanctions against Venezuela's gold and other mineral industries, as it pushes for greater access to the South American country's vast natural resources. Washington is eager for US firms to move into…...

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manilastandard.net > business > 31/47/20529 > nickel-industry-faces-shut-downs-if-crisis-worsens.html

Nickel industry faces shut downs if crisis worsens

3+ day, 8+ hour ago  (369+ words) Philippine nickel producers warned of possible shutdowns if fuel supply disruptions worsen, as the industry is likely to fall below government priority sectors during a prolonged crisis. In a briefing Thursday, the Philippine Nickel Industry Association said fuel would be…...

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manilastandard.net > environmental-and-sustainability > 31/47/19554 > nickel-asia-expands-tracking-of-sustainability-objectives.html

Nickel Asia expands tracking of sustainability objectives

5+ day, 9+ hour ago  (274+ words) Listed natural resources development company Nickel Asia Corp. (NAC) measured progress in its environmental, social and governance (ESG) commitments as it assessed its sustainability performance at the midpoint of its 2030 Agenda, aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)....

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manilastandard.net > opinion > columns > open-thoughts-by-orlando-oxales > 31/47/15979 > critical-minerals-critical-partnership.html

Critical minerals, critical partnership

2+ week, 4+ hour ago  (544+ words) The global transition toward cleaner energy has transformed certain natural resources into strategic assets. Copper, nickel, cobalt, rare earth elements and other critical minerals now sit at the center of industrial policy and energy security planning across the world. For…...

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manilastandard.net > business > 31/47/15358 > philippines-canada-eye-critical-minerals-pact-to-boost-ai-clean-energy.html

Philippines, Canada eye critical minerals pact to boost AI, clean energy

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (267+ words) The Philippines and Canada are exploring a potential agreement on critical minerals to strengthen supply chain resilience amid rising geopolitical tensions, Department of Trade and Industry Undersecretary Ceferino Rodolfo said Friday. "When it comes to supply chains and resilience, very…...

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manilastandard.net > opinion > columns > open-thoughts-by-orlando-oxales > 31/47/13063 > canada-and-ph-in-the-strategic-race-for-critical-minerals.html

Canada and PH in the strategic race for critical minerals

3+ week, 4+ hour ago  (636+ words) Earlier this month, the Philippines stepped onto one of the mining industry's most prominent global stages. The country unveiled its first-ever national pavilion at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) Convention in Toronto'the world's largest gathering of mining…...

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manilastandard.net > business > 31/47/06042 > community-consent-process-begins-for-abra-mining-project.html

Community consent process begins for Abra mining project

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (332+ words) SALLAPADAN, Abra" A formal consultation process to determine the future of a proposed mineral exploration project in Abra privince began Tuesday, as indigenous leaders weigh the potential economic benefits against environmental and social concerns. The Free and Prior Informed Consent…...

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manilastandard.net > business > 31/47/05245 > runruno-mine-to-close-by-end-2026-as-mgb-suspension-halts-dupax-exploration.html

Runruno mine to close by end-2026 as MGB suspension halts Dupax exploration

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (425+ words) FCF Minerals Corp. confirmed on Wednesday that the Runruno Gold Project will cease operations by the end of 2026 following the suspension of the Dupax exploration permit by the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB), effectively removing what management described as the…...

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manilastandard.net > business > 31/47/02991 > woggle-corp-questions-legal-basis-of-nueva-vizcaya-mining-exploration-suspension.html

Woggle Corp. questions legal basis of Nueva Vizcaya mining exploration suspension

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (420+ words) Woggle Corp. raised concerns on Wednesday over the legal basis of a temporary suspension of its exploration activities issued by the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) in Dupax del Norte, Nueva Vizcaya province, warning the move undermines regulatory stability and…...