Photo credit: Global Ferronickel Holdings, Inc.
The environmental management system of Ipilan Nickel Corporation (INC), the operating arm of Global Ferronickel Holdings, Inc. in Brooke’s Point, Palawan, has been recertified by Intertek last April 7, 2023 as conforming to the requirements of International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14001:2015. The management system is applicable to INC’s mining operations including Development, Extraction, Hauling, Stockyard and Port Operations of Nickel Laterite Ore and other Associated Minerals covering barangay’s Maasin, Mambalot, Calasaguen and Ipilan.
“This demonstrates that we take our environmental responsibilities very seriously as we constantly find ways to minimize our impact and consider all environmental issues relevant to our operations,” said Alex Arabis, Resident Mine Manager of INC. “It also reaffirms INC’s commitment to preserving the beauty of Palawan and adherence to best practices to promote a better future for everyone.”
INC, which operates a Mineral Production Sharing Agreement (MPSA) with the government, holds the exclusive right to conduct mining operations in the Municipality of Brooke’s Point, Palawan covering 2,835 hectares, of which 260 hectares have been partially declared as mining area. The validity of its operations has been confirmed by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) stating that INC remains compliant with all its requirements. INC continually strives to work together with all relevant stakeholders to achieve sustainable development and to maximize the benefits of responsible mining.
