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The country's mining sector has barely contributed towards its economy. For the period 2008-2012, the
sector contributed on an average of 0.8% annually. In 2012, it accounted for around 0.7% of GDP or
about PHP20.5 billion (US$485 million) in the form of taxes, fees and royalties.
Over the forecast period 2014-2020, the Philippines's nickel mine production is expected to post a CAGR
of 8% to reach 631,439t by 2020.
The Philippines' nickel mining industry is dominated by the following companies: Nickel Asia
Corporation, Benguet Corporation, Toledo Mining Corporation plc, and Century Peak Metals Holdings
Corporation.
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1 Executive Summary 1
2 Base Metals Mining in the Philippines 6
2.1 Country Overview 6
2.2 Mining Overview 6
2.3 Base Metals Mining in the Philippines - Drivers 7
2.4 Base Metals Mining in the Philippines - Restraints 7
2.5 Base Metals Mining in the Philippines - Upcoming Projects 8
3 Nickel Mining in the Philippines - Production, Reserves and Trade 9
3.1 Reserves by Geographic Regions 9
3.2 Historical and Forecast Production 9
3.3 Total Production by Province 11
3.4 Nickel Prices 11
3.5 Competitive Landscape 13
3.5.1 Nickel Asia Corporation 13
3.5.2 Benguet Corporation 14
3.5.3 Toledo Mining Corporation Plc 16
3.5.4 Century Peak Metals Holdings Corporation 17
3.6 Total Production by Major Mines 18
3.7 Total Production by Mining Method 18
3.8 Major Exploration and Development Projects 19
3.9 Exports to Destition Countries 20
4 Demand Drivers 21
4.1 Increasing Demand from Asian Countries 21
4.2 Demand vs. Fil Uses 21
5 Fiscal Regime 22
5.1 The Philippines' Mining Industry - Governing Bodies 22
5.1.1 Department of Energy (DOE) 22
5.1.2 Department of Environment and tural Resources (DENR) 22
5.1.3 Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) 22
5.2 The Philippines' Mining Industry - Governing Laws 23
5.2.1 Philippine Mining Act of 1995 23
5.2.2 Republic Act No. 7076 23
5.2.3 Philippine Environment Laws 24
5.3 The Philippines' Mining Industry - Mining Permits 24