What kind of minerals are being mined in the Philippines?

Answer 1

Asbestos, barite, bentonitic, clay of various kinds, diatomite, felspar, gypsum, perlite, silica, and talc are all produced in small quantities in the Philippines. Mercury as cinnabar occurs in limited deposits in central Palawan, Albay (southern Luzon), Sibuyan Island, Romblon and Bataan (Central Luzon). Cinnabar occurs mainly as fissure veins, breccia fillings, cavity fillings and replenishments. Deposits of lead and zinc are widespread in the mobile belt, particularly in the vicinity of the Philippine fault system. Mining of copper in the Philippines also has a long history. Small deposits of manganese are widespread in the Philippines. The Philippines among the world's 10 biggest producers of both nickel and cobalt. Chromite is hosted by ophiolitic rocks which are widespread in the Philippines. Iron mining dates back to pre Spanish times when the art of smelting was introduced into the country by the Chinese. Platinum group metals have been detected in ophiolitic (ultramafic) rocks in Zambales, in porphyry copper in Cebu, and with gold in the Paracale gold district. Platinum has been recovered in small quantities together with alluvial gold some localities in the ophiolite belt of Samar island and in Mindanao. The Philippines produces around 50 metric tons of silver per annum, entirely as a by-product of gold and copper mining. Like gold, silver is widespread in the country, although the ratio of gold to silver in various deposits exhibits a wide range. Lode and placer gold are found throughout the country.

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