Here are some Report of Mineral Resources of the Philippines

1. Mineral Resources
in the Philippines
Reporter:
Jason C. Duria BEEd III-A

2. The Philippines in terms of
mineral resources is being
attributed to its location at the
western fringes of the so-called
Pacific Ring of Fire. Globally, we
are ranked 5th as most
mineralized country in the
world.

3. Around 9 million hectares, of 30
million hectares, are believed to
contain important metallic
mineral deposits. The country’s
estimated mineral reserves are
placed at about 14.5 billion
metric tons of metallic minerals.

4. Among our important metallic minerals
found in abundance in various parts of the
country include gold, copper, nickel, silver.
The most prolific copper and gold producers
in the Philippines are found in the Baguio
and Mankayan districts, province of
Benguet; although the Surigao-Davao
districts are also contributing much to
Philippine gold production. Major producers
of nickel are in Palawan and Surigao.

5. The Metallic Minerals

6. MINERAL RESOURCES
Minerals are natural substances -- usually
comprising "inorganic element or compound,
having an orderly internal structure and
characteristics, chemical composition, crystal
form, and physical properties" (NAMRIA-
DENR, 1991). Any concentration of these
minerals, with a potential economic value
that can be extracted at a profit, is
considered a mineral resource.

7. The metallic minerals
Gold
Silver
Copper
Nickel
Chromite
Iron

8. Gold

9. It is a bright, slightly reddish yellow, dense,
soft, malleable and ductile metal.
Baguio and Paracale, Masbate, Surigao and
Masara
Jewelries, Metal and Optics coating
One of the most popular mineral in the world
because of its value. Used in making rings,
necklaces and more. Popular looking like a
Gold bar. Rumors says that Yamashita hid his
Gold here in the Philippines.

10. Copper

11. It is a ductile metal with very high
thermal and electrical conductivity.
Pure copper is soft and malleable;
a freshly exposed surface has a
reddish-orange color. It is used as a
conductor of heat and electricity.

12. Surigao Del Norte (Philex Mining)
Common Use: Electrical Application,
Construction, Antibacterial, Coins and
sculptures.
Almost 65% of produced copper is used in
Electrical Applications because copper is
popular with its high conductivity. Has a
distinct color of reddish brown.

13. Silver

14. Common Use: jewelry,
silverware, dental industry,
photograph
Description: Silver is actually the
highest electrical and thermal
conductor. but not typically use
because of its higher price than
copper.

15. Nickel

16. It is a silvery-white lustrous
metal with a slight golden
tinge. Nickel belongs to the
transition metals and is hard
and ductile.

18. South of Luzon, Coto, Zambales Northern
Luzon
Common Use: Metal Additive, Chemical use
Description: It is one of the most important
mineral that is used in alloy making. Added
because of its hardness and allows less
oxidation and corrosion to a metal once
added with chromite.

19. Iron

20. Iron
Iron ore, one of the Philippines’
largest mineral deposits, is not
being extracted at present. This
was due to the higher cost of
production, making the local prices
of iron not competitive to world
prices.

22. Metallic production value rose
substantially in 2014, from
PhP99.38 billion in 2013 to
PhP137.53 billion during the
review period, representing a
38% growth or PhP38.15 billion
increase.

24. During the period, nickel (direct
shipping ore and mixed nickel-cobalt
sulfide) accounted for 58.05% or
PhP79.84 billion of the total production
value. Gold is in far second with
23.97% or PhP32.97 billion. Copper
followed with 16.55% or PhP22.76
billion. Silver, chromite and iron
attributed for the remaining 1.42% or
PhP1.96 billion.

25. In most facets of the mining
activities, there is always the
potential for environmental and
ecological problems -- from the
construction of mining facilities, the
extraction of ore, to the processing
of minerals.

26. The launching of a mining project
spurs local and regional economic
development as mining firms invest in road
infrastructure, utilities, and other facilities
within the mine site. Contributes to the
country's foreign-exchange earnings
through exports. The industry provides
additional revenues for the government
through taxes and fees paid on mining and
other related activities.

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