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The Taganito HPAL Nickel Corporation (THPAL), a mineral processing plant, was incorporated in the Philippines on August 22, 2008 to engage mainly in the manufacture and export of Nickel and Cobalt Mixed Sulfide.
THPAL’s Plant is designed to have an annual output of 30,000 MT of Nickel and 2,640 Metric of Cobalt in the form of Ni-Co Mixed Sulfide with a project life span of 30 years. This Ni-Co Mixed Sulfide will be exported to the Nihama Nickel Refinery in Ehime Prefecture, Japan.
However, with the continuous research and development, THPAL pioneered the production of Scandium in the country in 2019 and further, successfully conducted its Chromite commercial production in April 2021.
Adding Value to the Low-Grade Ores
Using the HPAL technology, THPAL optimizes the utilization of minerals by producing several rare mineral products from the low-grade ores, which is not of value before. Through its advance technology, THPAL produces Nickel and Cobalt in the form of MS Sulfide, Scandium and Chromite.
Adding Value to the Environment
The company advocates responsible environmental management to protect the environment beyond compliance and adheres to stringent safety measures, while operating its state-of-the-art plant facility equipped with Hydrogen Sulfide plant, Power Plant, Wastewater Treatment Facility, Sewage Treatment Plant, air pollution control facility and other pollution control mechanisms put in place to safeguard the people and the environment. The plant achieved its ISO 14001:2015 certification in 2017.
Adding Value to the Communities
THPAL started the implementation of the Social Development and Management Program prior to its commercial operation to address the clamor of the communities for an improved quality of life. To date, the company is supporting 536 college scholars, 699 senior citizens and 233 Persons with Disability, 12 people’s organizations with 306 members, 165 Barangay Health Works and other medical workers in the communities, and other 255 recipients. We have been responsible for the construction multi- million infrastructure projects like schools, roads, health centers, churches, to name a few.
Adding Value to the Filipino Skills
The company cultivates a diverse workforce where upon joining THPAL, were exposed to a wide array of skills that puts premium to their individual professions. They are not only trained to become experts in their own field, but to become responsible citizens of the communities.
Adding Value to the Economy
The entry of THPAL to the industry brought forth employment opportunities to thousands of locals. This is also considered as the region’s major economic driver with the infusion of 1.6B US dollar for the establishment of the project in Barangay Taganito, Claver, Surigao del Norte.
The company does not only aspire to become the leading HPAL plant in the world but it believes that success in business is, when society grows with it by providing lasting benefits to the Filipino people and the world. The Taganito HPAL Nickel Corporation is Surigao del Norte’s pride in the Caraga Region.
