DMCI, Nickel Asia Join Forces for Planned Nickel Processing

DMCI Mining Corp. of the Consunji Group and leading nickel producer Nickel Asia Corp. (NAC) would explore together the feasibility of putting up and operating a nickel processing plant in the country.

- By JASPER EMMANUEL ARCALAS

In a landmark partnership, the two mining firms signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to leverage each party's expertise and resources on nickel mining.

The two companies would collaborate to identify the suitable technology, select an optimal site for the plant and secure a steady supply of nickel ore through joint exploration, subject to approval of necessary permits, over the next two to three years.

The collaboration combines the resources, technical expertise and mining assets of both companies to strengthen the country's nickel processing capabilities, the firms said.