DMCI Mining Corporation had a strong company-wide performance in 2025 with posting its highest annual nickel ore production on record, the result of higher outputs from its Zambales operations and the initial operations of the Long Point mine.
The company reported total nickel ore production of 2.0 million wet metric tons (WMT) in 2025, which is up 33% from 1.5 million WMT in 2024. Nickel ore shipments also increased to 31% to 1.9 million WMT. This milestone marked the company’s second-highest shipment level on record.
“We are encouraged by the improving fundamentals of the nickel industry after a challenging period,” said DMCI Mining President Tulsi Das C. Reyes. “The combination of our record production, strong prices and the continued progress of our Long Point development gives us solid growth prospects, both for the company and for our host communities.”
DMCI Mining said average benchmark Philippine FOB laterite nickel ore prices for 1.5% grade rose 26%, from USD 36.3 to USD 45.7, year-on-year, which helped boost the company’s performance.
Alongside higher output, the company also reported progress in mine rehabilitation. Subsidiary Berong Nickel Corporation has rehabilitated more than 174 hectares under the country’s first approved Final Mine Rehabilitation and Decommissioning Plan (FMRDP) for a nickel mine, exceeding its Year 3 targets. The rehabilitation program is scheduled for completion in 2027, after which the area will be turned over to the government.
Another subsidiary, Zambales Diversified Mining Corp., also earned its second Presidential Mineral Industry Environmental Award in November, reflecting the group’s focus on safety and environmental stewardship in line with government advocacy for responsible mining.
As nickel output rises alongside rehabilitation commitments, how can mining companies sustain production growth while meeting expectations for environmental restoration and community engagement?
Follow Ang Minero on Facebook and LinkedIn for more updates.
