SC rule vs mining ‘trial by sentiment’ hailed

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) lauded the high court’s decision to dismiss the petition for a Writ of Kalikasan filed against Hinatuan Mining Corp. (HMC), saying it reinforces evidence-based regulation in such battles. HMC is a unit of publicly listed Nickel Asia Corp., which operates a nickel project in Tagana-an, Surigao del