Nickel Asia Corporation (NAC) has secured its second consecutive appearance on the Fortune Southeast Asia 500, climbing 39 spots in this year’s ranking on the back of PHP 29.6 billion in revenue in 2025.
The Philippines’ largest producer of lateritic nickel ore ranked 453rd in the 2026 list, up from 492nd place last year, joining 41 other Philippine companies recognized among Southeast Asia’s largest enterprises by revenue.
“We are honored to be included once again in the Fortune Southeast Asia 500 alongside many of the region’s leading companies,” said NAC President and CEO Martin Antonio G. Zamora.
The Fortune Southeast Asia 500 ranks the region’s largest companies by revenue and recognizes businesses that contribute significantly to economic growth and development across Southeast Asia.
Zamora said the recognition reflects the company’s commitment to responsible resource development and continuous operational improvement.
“The opportunity to develop the country’s natural resources is a privilege we take seriously, and this recognition reflects our commitment to continuously improving our operations while delivering value for our stakeholders and host communities,” he said.
NAC said its continued inclusion in the ranking underscores its strong position in the region’s natural resources sector and its focus on operational excellence and sustainable growth.
The company operates six nickel mines across the Philippines and holds a stake in the Taganito High-Pressure Acid Leach (HPAL) project, which processes limonite ore into mixed nickel-cobalt sulfide used in battery and industrial supply chains.
NAC also continues to invest in nickel, copper, and gold resources, which it said play an important role in industrial development and the global energy transition.
Beyond mining, the company has expanded its presence in renewable energy through its subsidiary Emerging Power Inc. (EPI), which continues to grow its portfolio of solar, wind, and battery energy storage projects.
The company said these investments strengthen its contribution to sustainable development while supporting the country’s transition toward cleaner sources of energy.
As demand for nickel and other transition minerals continues to grow, how can Philippine mining companies strengthen their position in regional supply chains while advancing sustainable resource development?
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