Ore Microscopy and Automated Mineralogy of Refractory Gold Ore of the Bonanza-Sandy Vein System in the Masara Gold District, Maco, Davao de Oro

Faculty: Kirk Justin S. Ramos

The study aims to describe the mineralogical characteristics of the refractory gold ore of the Bonanza-Sandy Vein System in the Masara Gold District. The results will aid in developing more economical and environmentally friendly mineral processing methods for refractory gold ores.

This research addresses UN Sustainable Development Goals for Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure (SDG 9) and Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG 12).

Banner photo from Figure 3 of Gabo-Ratio, Jillian & Buena, Alfred & Villaplaza, Barbie Ross & Payot, Betchaida & Dimalanta, Carla & Queaño, Karlo & Andal, Eric & Jr, Graciano. (2020). Epithermal mineralization of the Bonanza-Sandy vein system, Masara Gold District, Mindanao, Philippines. Journal of Asian Earth Sciences: X. 4. 100041. 10.1016/j.jaesx.2020.100041.


 


Lahar Deluge in the Coastal Towns of Taal Lake
Faculty: Alfredo Mahar Francisco A. Lagmay, Ph.D.