Base Metals Mining in the Philippines to 2020 – a Focus on the Nickel Industry

Synopsis
The 'Base Metals Mining in the Philippines to 2020 – a Focus on the Nickel Industry' report comprehensively covers the country’s historical and forecast data on total nickel mine production to 2020, exports by destination country, and reserves by geographical region. The report also includes drivers and restraints affecting the industry, profiles of major nickel mining companies, information on the major active, development and exploration projects and regulations governing the industry.

Summary
Nickel among other base metals is the major commodity produced in the Philippines. In 2013, the country’s nickel mine production was up by 6% over 2012. The country’s average nickel mine production more than tripled in 2006 to 92,700 metric tons accounting for around 3.7% of global nickel mine production according to the USGS. The substantial growth in production was mainly due to higher prices on the global market and a surge in demand that started during the second quarter and continued until the end of the year.

Scope
The report contains an overview of the Philippines' base metals mining industry together with the key growth factors and restraints affecting the country’s base metals mining industry. Further, it provides information about reserves, production, prices, competitive landscape, and major active, exploration and development projects. Also included is the country's fiscal regime, which includes governing bodies and relevant laws, mining rights and obligations as well as key fiscal terms.

Reasons To Buy
To gain an understanding of the Philippines' base metals mining industry, the relevant drivers and restraining factors, reserves, historical and forecast production and the fiscal regime.

Key Highlights
‧ The major mining companies in the Philippines consider the Indonesian ban on exports to have a positive impact on nickel mining in the country. However, a decrease in foreign investors and negative local environmental and socioeconomic effects are the key factors affecting the country’s mining industry.
‧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.

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 Destination Countries 20
4 Demand Drivers 21
4.1 Increasing Demand from Asian Countries 21
4.2 Demand vs. Final 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 Natural 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
5.3.1 Exploration permit 24
5.3.2 Mineral Agreement 24
5.3.3 Financial or Technical Assistance Agreement (FTAA) 25
5.3.4 Mineral Processing Permit 25
5.4 The Filipino Mining Industry – Rights and Obligations 26
5.4.1 Rights 26
5.4.2 Obligations 26
5.5 The Filipino Mining Industry – Key Fiscal Terms 26
5.5.1 Royalty 26
5.5.2 Excise Tax 26
5.5.3 Corporate Income Tax 26
5.5.4 Capital Gains Tax 26
5.5.5 Withholding Tax 27
5.5.6 Optional Standard Deductions 27
5.5.7 Depreciation 27
5.5.8 Loss Carry Forward 27
5.5.9 Value Added Tax (VAT) 27
6 Appendix 28
6.1 What is this Report About? 28
6.2 Methodology 28
6.3 Secondary Research 28
6.4 Primary Research 28
6.5 Contact Timetric 29
6.6 About Timetric 29
6.7 Timetric’s Services 29
6.8 Disclaimer 31