C03265-2017

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONSEC FORM 17-C

CURRENT REPORT UNDER SECTION 17
OF THE SECURITIES REGULATION CODE
AND SRC RULE 17.2(c) THEREUNDER

1. Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
May 24, 2017
2. SEC Identification Number
ASO94-03992
3. BIR Tax Identification No.
003-871-592
4. Exact name of issuer as specified in its charter
Global Ferronickel Holdings, Inc.
5. Province, country or other jurisdiction of incorporation
Makati, Philippines
6. Industry Classification Code(SEC Use Only)
7. Address of principal office
7F Corporate Business Center, 151 Paseo de Roxas cor. Arnaiz St. Makati City Postal Code 1228
8. Issuer's telephone number, including area code
(02) 519 7888
9. Former name or former address, if changed since last report
not applicable
10. Securities registered pursuant to Sections 8 and 12 of the SRC or Sections 4 and 8 of the RSA
Title of Each Class Number of Shares of Common Stock Outstanding and Amount of Debt Outstanding
common shares 2,334,640,312
11. Indicate the item numbers reported herein
9

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Global Ferronickel Holdings, Inc.FNI

PSE Disclosure Form 4-31 - Press Release References: SRC Rule 17 (SEC Form 17-C)
Section 4.4 of the Revised Disclosure Rules

Subject of the Disclosure

Platinum Group Metals Corporation’s operations unaffected by Martial Law in Mindanao

Background/Description of the Disclosure

Surigao del Norte, Philippines/May 24, 2017. Platinum Group Metals Corporation (PGMC), a subsidiary of Global Ferronickel Holdings, Inc. (FNI), reports that its business operations remain unhampered by the political crisis in Mindanao.

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has declared martial law for a period of 60 days in Mindanao following clashes between government forces and the Maute Group in downtown Marawi City, Lanao del Sur. According to reports, the President’s priority is the safety and property of the people. Aware of the constitutional safeguards, business establishments are open and operating.

For its part, FNI assures its stakeholders that the PGMC mine in Surigao del Norte continues to meet its commitments even as it joins the country in wishing for a peaceful and speedy resolution of the conflict gripping the area.

Other Relevant Information

Attached Press Release

Filed on behalf by:
Name Eveart Grace Pomarin-Claro
Designation Assistant Corporate Secretary, Alternate Corporate Information Officer