Nickel Asia controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2017
Hinatuan mine closure order
The environment secretary ordered the closure of Hinatuan during the regulatory review. The mine later reopened after the secretary’s appointment was rejected by the Commission on Appointments.
2016
Environmental review of mining operations
Nickel Asia sites were included in a Philippine environmental review that cited concerns such as siltation, soil erosion and dust emissions. Hinatuan was subsequently proposed for closure.