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How many nickel mines are there in the Philippines?
How many nickel mines are there in the Philippines?
What is the total area in hectares identified as having high mineral potential in the Philippines?
What is the total area in hectares identified as having high mineral potential in the Philippines?
What percentage of the Philippines' total land area is covered by mining tenements?
What percentage of the Philippines' total land area is covered by mining tenements?
Which type of processing plants is NOT present in the Philippines?
Which type of processing plants is NOT present in the Philippines?
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How many quarries and sand & gravel operations in the Philippines are covered by permits issued by LGUs?
How many quarries and sand & gravel operations in the Philippines are covered by permits issued by LGUs?
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What percentage of the Philippines' metallic mineral production value was attributed to nickel and its by-products?
What percentage of the Philippines' metallic mineral production value was attributed to nickel and its by-products?
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Which mineral accounted for the second largest share of production value in the Philippines during the first nine months of 2021?
Which mineral accounted for the second largest share of production value in the Philippines during the first nine months of 2021?
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What is the total area covered by mining tenements in the Philippines as of end-October?
What is the total area covered by mining tenements in the Philippines as of end-October?
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What percentage of metallic mineral production value was made up by copper?
What percentage of metallic mineral production value was made up by copper?
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How many approved mineral production sharing agreements (MPSA) were there as reported by the MGB?
How many approved mineral production sharing agreements (MPSA) were there as reported by the MGB?
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Which mineral's production value accounted for less than 1% during the first nine months of 2021?
Which mineral's production value accounted for less than 1% during the first nine months of 2021?
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What was the value of the Philippines’ metallic mineral production in the first nine months of 2021?
What was the value of the Philippines’ metallic mineral production in the first nine months of 2021?
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According to the grading system, what percentage of the total grade is assigned to quizzes?
According to the grading system, what percentage of the total grade is assigned to quizzes?
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What is the total quantity of the Copper Operations from the three projects listed?
What is the total quantity of the Copper Operations from the three projects listed?
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Which mining project has the highest reported quantity of Nickel?
Which mining project has the highest reported quantity of Nickel?
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Which product is associated with the Rapu-rapu Polymetallic Project?
Which product is associated with the Rapu-rapu Polymetallic Project?
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What is the total investment amount for the projects associated with the highest quantities of Nickel?
What is the total investment amount for the projects associated with the highest quantities of Nickel?
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Which operation is linked to the Philippine Associated Smelting and Refinery?
Which operation is linked to the Philippine Associated Smelting and Refinery?
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Which company is associated with the lowest quantity of Copper production?
Which company is associated with the lowest quantity of Copper production?
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Which project does NOT have any Nickel production listed?
Which project does NOT have any Nickel production listed?
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Which of the following minerals is not associated with any listed project?
Which of the following minerals is not associated with any listed project?
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Which of the following mining projects is associated with mixed nickel-cobalt sulphide?
Which of the following mining projects is associated with mixed nickel-cobalt sulphide?
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Which company ranks first in terms of gold quantity extracted in the Masbate Gold Project?
Which company ranks first in terms of gold quantity extracted in the Masbate Gold Project?
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Identify the project primarily focused on chromite mining.
Identify the project primarily focused on chromite mining.
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Which of the following projects is not associated with gold extraction?
Which of the following projects is not associated with gold extraction?
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Which company is involved in the Masbate Gold Project?
Which company is involved in the Masbate Gold Project?
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What is the main mineral extracted from the Padcal Copper-Gold Project?
What is the main mineral extracted from the Padcal Copper-Gold Project?
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Which project is conducted by the Taganito HPAL Nickel Corporation?
Which project is conducted by the Taganito HPAL Nickel Corporation?
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What is the approximate amount committed by mining companies for approved programs under their Environmental Protection Program as of May 2020?
What is the approximate amount committed by mining companies for approved programs under their Environmental Protection Program as of May 2020?
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What was the estimated total production value for metallic minerals in 2019?
What was the estimated total production value for metallic minerals in 2019?
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Which of the following countries was NOT mentioned as a major destination for mineral exports?
Which of the following countries was NOT mentioned as a major destination for mineral exports?
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How much national and local taxes did the minerals industry contribute to the Philippine economy in 2019?
How much national and local taxes did the minerals industry contribute to the Philippine economy in 2019?
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For every job in the minerals industry, how many indirect jobs are estimated to be generated?
For every job in the minerals industry, how many indirect jobs are estimated to be generated?
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What was the estimated value of gold produced in 2019?
What was the estimated value of gold produced in 2019?
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Which mineral had an estimated value of production of PhP 63.71 Billion in 2019?
Which mineral had an estimated value of production of PhP 63.71 Billion in 2019?
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What is the total land area of the Philippines in hectares?
What is the total land area of the Philippines in hectares?
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How much was the estimated Gross Value Added (GVA) in mining at current prices in 2019, excluding crude oil?
How much was the estimated Gross Value Added (GVA) in mining at current prices in 2019, excluding crude oil?
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Study Notes
Course Overview
- MMT 111 focuses on the principles of metallurgy and includes quizzes, assignments, and exams.
- Grading system: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Long Exams each contribute 25%, while quizzes account for 15% and assignments 10%.
Key Topics Covered
- Overview of the Philippine Mineral and Metal Industry
- Principles of Mineral Processing
- Material and Mass Balance
- Pyrometallurgy, Hydrometallurgy, Electrometallurgy
- Physical and Mechanical Metallurgy
Philippine Mineral Production
- Metallic mineral production value rose by 22.34% to P121.16 billion within nine months of 2021.
- Nickel led with 58.5% of total production value (P70.83 billion, 248,001 MT).
- Gold contributed 31.2% (P37.75 billion) and Copper 9.7% (P11.74 billion).
- Silver, chromite, and iron ore combined account for less than 1% (P840.76 million).
Mining Tenements & Agreements
- Mining tenement area is 2.48% of total land (745,685.48 hectares) across the Philippines.
- 313 approved Mineral Production Sharing Agreements (MPSA) covering 576,482.65 hectares.
- Executive Order No. 130 lifted the moratorium on new mining projects.
Employment and Economic Contribution
- Approximately 190,000 workers employed in the minerals industry as of 2019.
- Each job creates around four indirect jobs in related sectors.
- The mineral industry contributed PhP15.47 billion in national and local taxes in 2019.
Mineral Production Statistics (2019)
- Total estimated metallic mineral production value reached PhP130.73 billion.
- Gold: PhP47.36 billion; Nickel: PhP63.71 billion; Copper: PhP18.46 billion.
Mineral Resources Development Projects
- 50 metallic mines (29 nickel, 11 gold, etc.) and 57 non-metallic mines operational in 2020.
- High mineral potential areas identified: 9 million hectares.
- Commitment of PhP358.22 billion towards environmental protection and rehabilitation programs by mining companies.
Major Mining Projects
- Significant projects include Didipio, Padcal, Masbate Gold, Taganito HPAL, and Coral Bay HPAL.
- Top companies by production include Philippine Gold Processing and Philsaga Mining.
Key Commodities and Operations
- Major minerals include copper, gold, nickel, chromite, and iron.
- Notable operations: Philippine Associated Smelting and Refinery Corporation for copper smelting; Coral Bay Nickel Corporation for nickel processing.
Additional Mineral Information
- Various minerals and their applications include quartz, pyrite, gypsum, barite, hematite, and more.
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Test your knowledge with the MMT 111 Introduction to Metallurgy quiz. This quiz covers the fundamental concepts introduced in the course, including course requirements and grading systems. Ensure you're prepared for your long exams and miscellaneous assessments.
