ANTONIO L. CO (ALC)

 

Antonio “Tony” L. Co is the President of Carrascal Nickel Corporation (CNC) and a respected leader in the Philippine mining and steel industries. Raised in Tondo, Manila, by a single mother, he started working at 14 and built his career from the ground up, founding First Tandem Steel Resources, Inc. and Grand Asia Metal Corp.

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Under his leadership, CNC has grown into a thriving company of nearly 500 employees, known for operational excellence, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility, earning multiple awards including the Presidential Mineral Industry Environmental Award – Platinum Achievement Award for three consecutive years.

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A founding member of the Philippine Nickel Industry Association, Mr. Co continues to champion the sustainable growth of the industry, guided by a belief that success is built from hard work, perseverance, and a commitment to people.