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Ipilan Nickel Project Secures Lifeline Amid Permit Renewal Delays

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April 10, 2025
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Ipilan Nickel Corp. (INC), a subsidiary of Global Ferronickel Holdings Inc. (GFNI), has been granted a reprieve to continue its mining operations at the Ipilan mine in Brooke’s Point, Palawan, despite its Mineral Production Sharing Agreement (MPSA) renewal still pending with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). The decision, announced by GFNI in a disclosure to the stock exchange on Thursday, underscores a rare legal provision that could set a precedent for other mining firms facing similar bureaucratic hurdles.

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) confirmed that the company can maintain its mining and related activities while awaiting the DENR’s final ruling on the MPSA renewal. MGB also noted that it has formally endorsed INC’s renewal application to the DENR, signaling confidence in the company’s compliance. INC, for its part, asserts that it has “fully complied with all procedural and documentary requirements necessary for the renewal of its MPSA.”

The MGB’s decision to allow INC to operate during the renewal process could ease concerns over disruptions in nickel supply, especially as demand surges for the metal—crucial for electric vehicle batteries and renewable energy technologies. However, it also raises questions about the balance between economic continuity and regulatory oversight, particularly in a region like Palawan, known for its ecological sensitivity.

What are your thoughts on this development? Should mining operations be allowed to continue during permit renewals, or does this set a risky precedent? Join the conversation and share your views on how the Philippines can balance economic growth with environmental and social responsibility!

Tags: Brooke’s Pointdenreconomic continuityGFNIGlobal Ferronickel Holdings.Ipilan NickelMGBNickel IndustryPalawan miningpermit renewalregulatory oversight

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