Beyond that, CPC and its affiliates hold mineral rights over 17 properties in the Philippines, with a combined total area of 27,170 hectares, its website said. Now actively mining or exploring for chromite, nickel, and iron in Zambales, Zamboanga, and Sibuyan, Romblon, CPC also has prospects for gold, copper, iron, and manganese in Palawan, Surigao, Agusan, Zamboanga, and Misamis Oriental. CPC also owns real estate in Leyte where a smelting plant will be installed for nickel pig iron production.