The Project is located within the industrial facility of Rio Tuba Nickel Mining Corporation (RTNMC) in Brgy. Rio Tuba, Bataraza, Palawan.
Since 1977, RTNMC has been mining saprolitic nickel ores selling them to ferro-nickel smelters abroad. In more than 25 years of operation, it also generated mine wastes of about 25 million tonnes. Called low grade limonitic mine wastes, these are stockpiled around the mine area.
CBNC will process these stockpiles using the technology called HPAL or high pressure acid leach.
Lecture on Philippine Mining and Resources Law for 2014 Geology Board Examinees given at the University of the Philippines National Institute of Geological Sciences on 23 July 2014
Carmen Copper Corporation is majority owned by Atlas Consolidated Mining & Development Corp…
is located on the Island of Cebu, central Philippines…
16kms from the coastal city of Toledo…
Mill throughput has steadily increased to reach over 35,000 tpd ore processed…
Lecture on Philippine Mining and Resources Law for 2014 Geology Board Examinees given at the University of the Philippines National Institute of Geological Sciences on 23 July 2014
Carmen Copper Corporation is majority owned by Atlas Consolidated Mining & Development Corp…
is located on the Island of Cebu, central Philippines…
16kms from the coastal city of Toledo…
Mill throughput has steadily increased to reach over 35,000 tpd ore processed…
Summary Notes
Nickel Asia Corporation (NAC)
Initial Public Offering (IPO)
2010
NAC describes itself as the largest nickel mining company in the Philippines today. NAC owns a majority share of four operating mines located throughout the Philippines. The Company also controls a 6% equity interest in the Coral Bay High Pressure Acid Leach (“HPAL”) facility at Rio Tuba in the Philippines. The principal business of NAC involves selling nickel laterite ore to customers in Japan, China and the Philippines.
Lecture on Philippine mining and resources law including updates on the Philippine mining industry for the University of the Philippines National Institute of Geological Sciences
MINES WASTES; WASTE-ROCK DISPOSAL (ROCK DUMPS); WASTEWATER; TAILINGS & TAILINGS COMPOSITION; Tailings Solids; Tailings liquid; Tailings waters; Sulphidic mine wastes; Acid Mine Waters; TAILINGS DISPOSAL METHODS; Dynamic Simulation of a Tailing Storage Facility (TSF); Tailings Dam Styles (or Configurations); Fundamental Constructed Elements of a Tailings Dam; Water Balance of a Tailings Dams; Disposal Methods; THICKENED DISCHARGE AND PASTE DISPOSAL; IN-PITWASTE DISPOSAL; SEEPAGE FLOW TO SURFACE WATER AND GROUNDWATER; RIVERINE TAILINGS DISPOSAL; SUBMARINE TAILINGS DISPOSAL; Alternative Location To Tailing
massive type interlayer with gabbroic rocks in the Eastern Desert; Main occurrences of Ti-Fe oxide deposits in Egypt; Abu Ghalaga Ore Deposit; Abu Ghalaga ilmenite ore deposit categories ; Abu Ghalaga Mineral composition; Mining Techniques; Origins; Korabkanci titano-magnetite ore; black sand placer deposits type; Rosetta (or Rashid East); Northern Sinai Coast
A new guide to niobium and tantalum has been published by the British Geological Survey (BGS) on its website. These little-known metals have some unique properties which make them essential ingredients in a wide range of products, from mobile phones to artificial hips. As commodity prices rise and access to some raw materials becomes more difficult, a small group of so-called ‘critical metals’ is causing particular concern. Niobium and tantalum are two of the most widely used metals on this critical list. Because of their unique properties and their essential role in the manufacture of steel and electronic capacitors, they are hard to substitute.
Supply concerns surrounding these metals have been heightened because illegal mining of niobium-tantalum ore (sometimes known as ‘coltan’) has been linked to conflict in some parts of Africa.
The newly-published Niobium-Tantalum Commodity Profile from the BGS provides a concise, authoritative and easy to understand guide to the origins, production and trade of these important metals. Andrew Bloodworth, Head of Minerals and Waste at the BGS said: “Our profile on niobium and tantalum is the latest in a much-respected series from the BGS on critical metals, including rare earths, platinum and tungsten. Its publication is timely as it follows the recent release of the report of the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee inquiry into Strategically Important Metals which calls for more understanding of the role of these metals in our economy”.
Regolamento di sicurezza e di polizia marittima del terminale marino
Adriatic LNG, emesso dalla Capitaneria di Porto di Chioggia in data 2 settembre 2008.
Case Study on AK6 Karowe Mine. Discovery through to Production: Learning the ...James AH Campbell
Case Study on AK6 Karowe Mine. Discovery through to Production: Learning the Lessons of History. Botswana Diamond Explorers Conference 25-26 April 2017 Orapa Mine.
Summary Notes
Nickel Asia Corporation (NAC)
Initial Public Offering (IPO)
2010
NAC describes itself as the largest nickel mining company in the Philippines today. NAC owns a majority share of four operating mines located throughout the Philippines. The Company also controls a 6% equity interest in the Coral Bay High Pressure Acid Leach (“HPAL”) facility at Rio Tuba in the Philippines. The principal business of NAC involves selling nickel laterite ore to customers in Japan, China and the Philippines.
Lecture on Philippine mining and resources law including updates on the Philippine mining industry for the University of the Philippines National Institute of Geological Sciences
MINES WASTES; WASTE-ROCK DISPOSAL (ROCK DUMPS); WASTEWATER; TAILINGS & TAILINGS COMPOSITION; Tailings Solids; Tailings liquid; Tailings waters; Sulphidic mine wastes; Acid Mine Waters; TAILINGS DISPOSAL METHODS; Dynamic Simulation of a Tailing Storage Facility (TSF); Tailings Dam Styles (or Configurations); Fundamental Constructed Elements of a Tailings Dam; Water Balance of a Tailings Dams; Disposal Methods; THICKENED DISCHARGE AND PASTE DISPOSAL; IN-PITWASTE DISPOSAL; SEEPAGE FLOW TO SURFACE WATER AND GROUNDWATER; RIVERINE TAILINGS DISPOSAL; SUBMARINE TAILINGS DISPOSAL; Alternative Location To Tailing
massive type interlayer with gabbroic rocks in the Eastern Desert; Main occurrences of Ti-Fe oxide deposits in Egypt; Abu Ghalaga Ore Deposit; Abu Ghalaga ilmenite ore deposit categories ; Abu Ghalaga Mineral composition; Mining Techniques; Origins; Korabkanci titano-magnetite ore; black sand placer deposits type; Rosetta (or Rashid East); Northern Sinai Coast
A new guide to niobium and tantalum has been published by the British Geological Survey (BGS) on its website. These little-known metals have some unique properties which make them essential ingredients in a wide range of products, from mobile phones to artificial hips. As commodity prices rise and access to some raw materials becomes more difficult, a small group of so-called ‘critical metals’ is causing particular concern. Niobium and tantalum are two of the most widely used metals on this critical list. Because of their unique properties and their essential role in the manufacture of steel and electronic capacitors, they are hard to substitute.
Supply concerns surrounding these metals have been heightened because illegal mining of niobium-tantalum ore (sometimes known as ‘coltan’) has been linked to conflict in some parts of Africa.
The newly-published Niobium-Tantalum Commodity Profile from the BGS provides a concise, authoritative and easy to understand guide to the origins, production and trade of these important metals. Andrew Bloodworth, Head of Minerals and Waste at the BGS said: “Our profile on niobium and tantalum is the latest in a much-respected series from the BGS on critical metals, including rare earths, platinum and tungsten. Its publication is timely as it follows the recent release of the report of the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee inquiry into Strategically Important Metals which calls for more understanding of the role of these metals in our economy”.
Regolamento di sicurezza e di polizia marittima del terminale marino
Adriatic LNG, emesso dalla Capitaneria di Porto di Chioggia in data 2 settembre 2008.
Case Study on AK6 Karowe Mine. Discovery through to Production: Learning the ...James AH Campbell
Case Study on AK6 Karowe Mine. Discovery through to Production: Learning the Lessons of History. Botswana Diamond Explorers Conference 25-26 April 2017 Orapa Mine.
Due Diligence - Looking for Gold in the PaperNow Dentons
This presentation focuses on the details of the due dilligence process. It covers the definition and role of due dilligence, provides a legal due diligence checklist and gives an overview of key due dilligence points and mining considerations.
Sumitomo Metal Mining Co.,Hydrometallurgical Processing Plant For Low Grade N...No to mining in Palawan
The Project is located within the industrial facility of Rio Tuba Nickel Mining Corporation (RTNMC) in Brgy. Rio Tuba, Bataraza, Palawan. Since 1977, RTNMC has been mining saprolitic nickel ores selling them to ferro-nickel smelters abroad. In more than 25 years of operation, it also generated mine wastes of about 25 million tonnes. Called low grade limonitic mine wastes, these are stockpiled around the mine area. CBNC will process these stockpiles using the technology called HPAL or high pressure acid leach.
Gold Road Resources Presentation, Investor Roadshow November 2013Symposium
Gold Road Resources (ASX:GOR) investor presentation at Symposium's Investor Roadshow in Sydney and Melbourne to over 250 attendees, November 2013. Presentation was given by Gold Road's Executive Chairman, Ian Murray.
Puerto Princesa Ecological Theatre Caravan 2009
““TAG - ULAN SA TAG - ARAW (Rainy Day in Sumerr)
THEME:“Bata - bata Mundo ko’y Tuklasin at Pagbabago ng Klima ay ating Alamin””” (Kids Let’s Discoverr Our World and Learn About Climate Change)
Community of Bagong Bayan, Simpucan, Tagabenit and Cabayugan
Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Philippines
December 1 and 3, 2009
Gerard Brimo 02 Mar 2012
Part I
Conference on Mining's Impact
on Philippine
Economy and Ecology
Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines (FINEX)
Management Association of the Philippines (MAP)
Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI)
GRAND BALLROOM
INTER-CONTINENTAL MANILA
2 March 2012
Friday, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Traders of all FMCG products & fresh dairy products, cosmetics & imported cosmetics, raw dry fruits such as Green Giant Corn 2, MTR Lemon Rice, Ready To Eat Mutter Paneer, MTR Ready To Eat Paneer Tikka Masala, Exotic Vegetables, Shitake Mushroom, Seasonal Fruit Hamper, Melons Fruit Hamper, Mixed Fruit Hamper, Seasonal Vegetable Hamper, Fresh Vegetable Hamper, Zero G Lite Maida, Zero G Lite Dalia, Zero G Lite Sooji.
Objective Capital's Rare Earths, Speciality & Strategic Metals
Investment Summit 2012
Ironmongers' Hall, City of London
13-14 March 2012
Speaker: Richard Wolanski, Speewah Metals
Commerce Resources Corp. (TSXv: CCE) announced the completion of a National Instrument 43-101 compliant Mineral Resource update that incorporates drilling results to the end of 2010 for the Upper Fir Tantalum-Niobium Deposit at Blue Rvier, British Columbia. The technical report was prepared by AMEC Americas Limited.
Day 1- Session 2: Speciality Metals
Outlook for Niobium
Objective Capital Global Mining Investment Conference 2010
Stationers' Hall, City of London
28-29 September 2010
Speaker:
Mark Sumich - Globe Metals & Mining
Lessons learned from injecting liquid activated carbon suspensionAntea Group
Let Antea Group walk you through injecting liquid activated carbon suspension at three service station sites in CA. Topics include beta test results, site geology and chemistry, and lessons learned. Learn more at http://us.anteagroup.com/en-us.
Bob Hedin, Hedin Environmental, "Effective Passive Treatment of Coal Mine Dra...Michael Hewitt, GISP
Contaminated mine drainage on abandoned coal mine sites can be treated by passive or active treatment techniques. Passive treatment is less costly than active treatment, but its reliability is often questioned. This paper presents a simple design approach that has been used to design passive treatment systems in Pennsylvania for the past 20 years. Four systems that demonstrate commonly utilized passive technologies are described and long-term data are presented. The systems have provided highly reliable and effective treatment for 3-18 years. The data demonstrate that properly designed, constructed, and maintained passive treatment systems are a highly cost-effective solution for contaminated mine discharges on AML sites.
Commerce Resources Corp. announces a large indicated resource at the Upper Fir Tantalum and Niobium Deposit, Blue River, B.C.
Highlights include:
* AMEC has determined a base case Indicated mineral resource of 36.35 million tonnes containing 195 ppm (gpt) Ta2O5 and 1,700 ppm (gpt) Nb2O5. Base case Inferred mineral resources are 6.40 million tonnes containing 199 ppm (gpt) Ta2O5 and 1890 ppm (gpt) Nb2O5.
* AMEC concludes that the 2009 work program has markedly improved the interpretation of the geology of the Upper Fir tantalum- and niobium-bearing carbonatite, which in turn has resulted in an increase in confidence and size of the deposit.
* The selected base case resource model provides the foundation for the Preliminary Economic Assessment (“PEA”), which is ongoing under the direction of AMEC and which once completed, will provide the basis for a separate news release.
3. HPAL Technology adds value to materials
previously considered as mine wastes
From low-grade limonitic laterites NiO - 0.8 to 1.5 % Ni
stockpiled as
“mine wastes” by RTNMC’s and TMC’s CoO – 0.1 to 0.2 % Co
saprolite mining operations,
NiS - 55 to 57 % Ni
CoS – 4 to 5 % Co
The HPAL process creates valuable
intermediate products
in the form of
Mixed Ni and Co Sulfides.
4. Palawan HPAL Project
Hydrometallurgical Processing Plant (HPP)
Coral Bay Nickel Corporation (CBNC)
The Project is located within the
industrial facility of Rio Tuba Nickel
Mining Corporation (RTNMC) in Brgy.
Rio Tuba, Bataraza, Palawan.
Since 1977, RTNMC has been mining
saprolitic nickel ores selling them to
ferro-nickel smelters abroad. In more Coral Bay Nickel Corporation
than 25 years of operation, it also
generated mine wastes of about 25
million tonnes. Called low grade
limonitic mine wastes, these are
stockpiled around the mine area.
Rio Tuba Nickel Mining Corp
CBNC will process these stockpiles
using the technology called HPAL or
high pressure acid leach.
5. HPP LINE 1 (ECC granted July 10, 2002)
PERFORMANCE AFTER 4 YEARS
(April 2005 – April 2009)
July, 2002 to August, 2004 – Construction
August, 2004 to March, 2005 – Commissioning
April, 2005 – Start of Commercial Operation Ore Processed – 3,487,000 DMT
Ore Grade – 1.26 % Ni, .089 % Co
Annual Production Production – 37,700 DMT Ni & 2,800 DMT Co
10,000 MT Nickel, 750 MT Cobalt Metal Recoveries – 87.2 %Ni, 84.9 % Co
Employed – 2,125 (7.5% Female, 71.3 % Locals)
Capital Investment – US$ 200 Million Taxes Paid – Php 993 Million
6. Tailings Dam
#2
HPP LINE 2 (ECC granted Feb. 1, 2007) COMBINED PRODUCTION CAPACITY
June, 2006 to Jan. 2009 – Construction
Designed:
Feb. 2009 to May, 2009 – Commissioning
Annual Nickel Production – 20,000 DMT/yr
June, 2009 – Start of Commercial Operation
Annual Cobalt Production – 1,500 DMT/yr
Annual Production
Upgraded:
10,000 MT Nickel, 750 MT Cobalt
Annual Nickel Production – 24,000 DMT/yr
Annual Cobalt Production – 1,860 DMT/yr
Capital Investment – US$ 308 Million
7. Environmental Protection and Enhancement Program
(EPEP)
Social Development and Management Program
(SDMP)
Final Mine Rehabilitation and Development Program
(FMR/DP)
8. Particulars Requirements Compliance
1. CAPEX on Pollution 10 % of Project CAPEX Php 3.5B or 14% of CAPEX
Control Facilities
2. OPEX on Pollution 3-5% of Operating Costs Php 2B/yr or 18-20% of OPEX
Control Facilities
ELECTROSTATIC
PRECIPITATOR STACK
STACK STACK STACK
BOILER
SCRUBBERS
FLASH TANKS SCRUBBER
GENERATOR
AUTOCLAVE
9. Particulars Requirements Compliance
3. CLRF – Contingent Php 5.25 M Deposited in 2003 at the
Liability and Development Bank of the
Rehabilitation Fund Philippines
4. MRFC – Mines 9 Members 10 Members (Plus one rep of
Rehabilitation Fund the Environmental Research
Committee and Development Section)
5. MMT – Multi-partite 10 Members 19 (Plus additional reps from
Monitoring Team MGB, EMB, PCSD, LGU and
the Church + 4 samplers)
6. MEPEO – Mine 1 Office (MEPEO) 1 Office called EMO plus 10
Environmental Protection staffs of environmental
and Enhancement Office scientists, forester, marine
biologist and 15 IPs for
reforestation and industrial
wastes handling
10. Particulars Parameters Standards Actual
1. Effluent Siltation pH @ 6.5 – 9.0 8.0 – 8.5
Qualities pond TSS < 70 mg/L < 10
effluent Temperature < 3 deg C rise < 1 deg C
Oil and grease < 5 mg/L <1
Cr +6 < .1 mg/L < .1
Pb < .3 mg/L < .05
Tailings dam pH @ 6.0 – 9.0 8.0 – 8.5
supernatant TSS < 150 mg/L < 10
Temperature < 3 deg C rise < 1 deg C
Oil and grease < 10 mg/L <1
Cr +6 < .2 mg/L < .1
Pb < .5 mg/L < .05
Notes:
a) Quality of water from the pond and dam are well within the standards.
b) As, Hg and Cd contents are also analyzed and are below detection levels.
11. Particulars Parameters Standards Actual
2. Air Plant CO < 500 mg/Ncm 60-100
Qualities Emissions NOx < 1,000 mg/Ncm 60-100
SOx < 700 mg/Ncm 60-80
Opacity < 20 Percent 10-15
H2S < 7 mg/Ncm <1
Acid mist < .3 mg/Ncm <.07
Ambient Air TSP, at plant < 300 ug/Ncm 50-250
TSP, at houses < 230 ug/Ncm 10-150
Noise, at plant < 85 Decibels 60-75
Noise, at houses < 60 Decibels 45-50
Notes:
a) Actual air quality considerably lower than maximum allowable levels.
b) Monitoring done in plant site (for source specific standards) and populated
areas (for ambient air quality standards).
13. Plant effluents and emissions to be
“beyond compliance” with DENR standards,
and had no adverse effect on the environment.
14. Particulars Requirements Compliance Commitment Remarks
1. Financial > 1 % of Direct 1. 02%, or P149 M 1. 00%, or P439 M 2.9 times
Allocations Mineral for SDMP 1 for SDMP 2 higher
Processing Cost (2004-2008) (2009-2013)
Free medical services Subsidized schooling for 1,000 houses to the IPs
to all IPs and non-dependents, up to through the
indigent non-IPs high school Gawad Kalinga concept
15. EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE
SDMP scholars during a team building seminar. Out of 600 scholars,
77 graduated from college.
Some of the 7 school buildings, 14 classrooms constructed.
20. Particulars Requirements Compliance Commitment Remarks
2. Community Com-Rel Section Com-Rel Section To monitor
Organization Relations Office
Requirement Rio Tuba Nickel Rio Tuba Nickel To implement
Foundation Inc. Foundation Inc.
3. Coverage 5 Host and 5 5 Host and 6 5 Host and 6 Additional brgy
Neighboring Neighboring Neighboring of MNLF rebel
Barangays Barangays Barangays returnees
Interested ICCs Twelve (12 ) ICCs Twenty four (24) Doubled
ICCs
21. Particulars Requirements Compliance Remarks
1. Financial Php 106 Million To implement Approved by
Budget within 10 years after MGB on Dec.
closure. 14, 2009
2. Coordination Must align with their After MGB LGU still
with LGU CLUP approval. preparing their
CLUP
3. Fund To be deposited in a To comply. MGB
Allocation gov’t-assigned bank requirement
for 7 years, from 2012
to 2019
22. HPP Project Area End-of-Project Land
Site (ha) Use
HPP Complex 35 Forestland
Tailings Dam 1
&2
Impoundment 187 Industrial tree plantation
area
Embankments 29 Reconstructed shrubland
Water storage 28 Aquaculture
Sanitary Landfill 4 Sports ground or public
open space
Port area 36 Coconut land
including
causeway
23. Taganito HPAL Project
Hydrometallurgical Processing Plant (HPP)
Taganito HPAL Nickel Corp (THPAL)
The Project is located adjacent to the
mine site of Taganito Mining
Corporation (TMC) located in
Barangay Taganito, Claver, Surigao
Del Norte.
Since 1987, TMC has been mining Taganito HPAL Nickel Corporation
saprolitic nickel ores selling them to
ferro-nickel smelters abroad. In more
than 20 years of operation, it also
generated mine wastes of about 18
million tonnes.
Taganito Mining Corporation
THPAL will process these stockpiles,
as well as in-situ limonites of TMC,
using the technology called HPAL or
high pressure acid leach.
24. Ore Requirement: Approx. 4.9M WMT
Nature of Project: Nickel Oxide Ore of low grade nickel oxide ore
Processing utilizing Hydrometallurgical (limonite) from TMC
Process
Estimated Operating Life: 30 years
Project Operator: Taganito HPAL Nickel
Manpower Requirement:
Corporation (THPAL)
Construction ~ 4,000
Operation ~ 1,000
Project Location: Barangays Taganito,
Project Schedule:
Urbiztondo, Hayanggabon and Cagdianao,
Claver, Surigao del Norte Construction – March 2010
Commissioning – April 2013
Commercial Production –Aug. 2013
Product/Annual Production Capacity:
Nickel-Cobalt mixed sulfide (30,000 tons
of Ni and 2,600 tons of Co) Capital Cost: US$ 1.3 Billion
25. Project Components Site Development Plan
Wharf
Ore Yard
Desalination
Plant
HPAL Plant
Complex
Dormitory
Materials Storage
Facilities
Tailings Storage
Facility
26. Project Update Government Certificates
NCIP’s CERTIFICATE
ECC 0804-012-3721 OF PRECONDITION
granted on Sept. 3, granted on November
2008 by EMB-DENR 19, 2009
PEZA Certificate of
ECC AMENDMENT Registration as
granted on Sept 3, 2009 ECOZONE EXPORT
by EMB-DENR ENTERPRISE granted
on January 7, 2010