DMCI Holdings' (PSE:DMC) unit DMCI Mining and Nickel Asia (PSE:NIKL) signed a memorandum of understanding to assess building a nickel processing plant in the Philippines.
The partnership will boost local nickel processing capabilities by combining both firms' expertise and resources, according to a Wednesday Philippine bourse filing.
Over the next two to three years, the companies will explore technology, site selection, and supply chain solutions, pending regulatory approvals.
The facility will process low-grade nickel ore, creating jobs, maximizing resources, and strengthening the local industry.