Industrial minerals

[Virtual Presenter] Good morning everyone. Today we will be discussing 'Industrial Minerals and Manufacturing Materials'. I'd like to start with an overview of key deposits for applications in the manufacturing and industrial sectors. Please join us as we examine what these minerals are and how they are being used today..

[Audio] Industrial minerals and manufacturing materials have multiple industrial uses from common construction materials to raw materials for advanced electronics. Feldspar for instance is utilised in the production of glass ceramics and paint whilst talc can be employed in the production of paper and some plastics. Asbestos is employed as an insulating material with barite and bentonite being used in drilling muds for oil and gas exploration. Gypsum is used in plaster of Paris and cement raw materials are used in the construction of buildings. Ceramic and refractory raw materials are used to make resilient products for heat applications. Zeolites are used in water treatment and pet litter with clay being used to create bricks tiles and pottery. Diatomite is used as an insulating material and dolomite can be used to produce some fertilizers. Magnesite and perlite are employed to make lightweight insulation and concrete with silica being used in glass production and multiple industrial processes..

[Audio] Industrial minerals are vital parts of numerous manufactured items. Unlike conventional sources of energy industrial minerals are employed in the production of items from ceramic tiles to plastic packaging. In several cases their usage can be traced to a particular mineral deposit found all around the globe. These deposits are a priceless source of fabrication materials for contemporary life..

Mineral Deposits 3 ASBESTOS.

[Audio] Industrial minerals and manufacturing materials are an essential part of the global economy. Asbestos is a mineral deposit that shows promise for industrial applications but its carcinogenic properties have made it a non-commercial material. We need to be aware of the potential for this mineral and how it can be used responsibly..

[Audio] Industrial minerals and manufacturing materials have been essential to the development of modern industry. Six types of asbestos are recognized for commercial use: actinolite amosite anthophyllite chrysotile crocidolite and tremolite. All these types are naturally occurring minerals that are heat-resistant and can be spun into fibrous shapes. However exposure to even insignificant amounts of asbestos fibers has been known to cause serious health problems..

[Audio] Industrial minerals and manufacturing materials are fundamental for the production of many of the products we rely on. These materials supply the key elements for the building and assembling of items ranging from clothing to technology. Such materials are generally gathered from mineral deposits in different regions. By getting familiar with the resources needed to pull out these minerals and materials as well as the techniques utilized we can make sure that these natural assets are used in a conscious and sustainable way..

[Audio] Asbestos deposits in the Philippines are difficult to mine but they are vitally important for the production of many materials and products. These deposits are located mainly in the Ilocos Norte Pangasinan Zambales Mindoro Occidental Antique Misamis Oriental and Bukidnon regions. As a result of its geological importance the mining of asbestos is highly regulated and restricted..

Mineral Deposits 8 Asbestos deposits were mined intermittently from 1960 to 1980. Total reserve of asbestos materials reaches to 5.816 million metric tons (MT) with 11.38% yield (Table 8.1.1) RESERVES.

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Mineral Deposits 10 Local asbestos was classified into shingles, paper, plaster and refuse grades. Market requirements used to depend mainly on fiber length, although strength, flexibility, colors, chemical composition and cleanliness were also considered. In electrical insulation, the iron content should not exceed 3.5 %. Local asbestos production ceased in 1980. ASBESTOS.

[Audio] Industrial minerals and manufacturing materials play an essential role in our lives used in the building of structures to the manufacturing of consumer goods. A special deposit of significance is the chrysotile asbestos deposit in Aguilar Pangasinan. This deposit consists mostly of intercrossed fibers and thin veins along the localized fractures. The chrysotile asbestos fibers measure approximately one centimeter in size and thin veins of only a few millimeters are regularly occurring. This deposit is an important source of industrial minerals and manufacturing materials..

Mineral Deposits 12 BARITE.

[Audio] Industrial minerals and manufacturing materials are employed in numerous industries for a multitude of tasks. Barite stands out as an efficient mineral with a high density and chemical inertness making it particularly suitable for the petroleum automotive and paint industries. Moreover barite is a highly valued industrial mineral due to its multiple applications in various industries..

[Audio] Industrial minerals and manufacturing materials play an important role in creating a range of goods that are part of our daily lives. One such mineral is Barite which has a chemical composition of barium sulfate and has an orthorhombic crystal system. Its Mohs hardness scale is 3-3.5 and its luster is in between vitreous and pearly. Color wise it can vary from yellow white brown gray blue and even colorless. Barite can be found in many mineral deposits across the world..

[Audio] Industrial minerals are indispensable for the crafting and manufacturing of materials for a great variety of industries. There are plentiful resources of industrial minerals worldwide hence they are of excellent quality. The U S Geological Survey states China India Morocco and the United States as the leading countries in the production of barite a mineral that is used in numerous industrial and manufacturing processes. Knowing this companies and producers can easily plan out strategies to access and receive industrial minerals and resources..

Mineral Deposits 16 ORIGIN AND MODE OF OCCURRENCE There are three main types of deposits: vein, residual, and bedded. Vein, Filling, and Replacement Deposits Residual Deposits Bedded Deposits Barite forms in many geologic environments and can be found with both metallic and nonmetallic minerals. The barite can either be the major component of the material or only a minor fraction..

[Audio] Industrial minerals and manufacturing materials are utilized in a variety of industries for a multitude of purposes. Barite for instance is primarily employed as a weighting agent in oil industry drilling mud as it possesses a high specific weight. Additionally barite can be used in the production of electronic glass and medical appliances in addition to car components rubber fillers and the paint industry..

[Audio] Industrial minerals and manufacturing materials play an important role in our contemporary society. Barite for example is employed for various purposes. The particle size of the barite needed varies depending on its intended application. For instance particle size of -325 mesh is necessary when using barite for oil well drilling while -20 mesh grading is required in the glass industry and its iron content must be eliminated by magnetic separators..

[Audio] Industrial minerals and manufacturing materials can be a captivating topic with barite in particular standing as one of the most interesting. It is widely used as a component of oilcloth linoleum paper and plastic being ground up to a -325 mesh consistency. Barite is also utilized as a pigment and extender in paints although it must be acid-treated to remove any iron stain. Barite is typically bagged in forty kilogram paper bags with bleached barite coming in twenty kilogram units. Certainly an incredible mineral!.

[Audio] Industrial minerals and manufacturing materials are indispensable for creating a vast array of goods and services. Between 1973 and 1991 Falcon Rare Metals and Industrial Minerals Incorporated as well as its sister company Frontino Incorporated had a collective reserve of almost 84 000 metric tons of barite worth P820 800. Barite was enlisted in the glass and oil-well drilling industries and was absolutely essential for the effective production of these products. Unfortunately barite mines ceased activity in 1991. Nevertheless industrial minerals and manufacturing materials continue to be of paramount importance in our world today..

[Audio] Industrial minerals and manufacturing materials are essential for any production. Gaining knowledge about their production past and availability is essential to comprehend the benefit they provide to our industry. Barite is one such mineral which is mainly found in two places Mabilog na Bundok Lobo Batangas and Mansalay Oriental Mindoro. It is connected with andesite and diorite intrusions during the Miocene Pliocene period and with gold and silver in Batangas while making veins along sedimentary host rocks in Mindoro. A comprehensive assessment of its total production from 1973 to 2002 showed 57 648 metric tons for a cost of 27 978 560..

[Audio] Industrial minerals and manufacturing materials are essential for modern industry. Barite a mineral that serves as a weighting agent in drilling fluids in oil and gas exploration is one of them. The table displays the production of barite in the Philippines from 2005 to 2017. A steady rise in production was observed implying that more resources are needed to fulfill the demand going forward..

[Audio] Industrial minerals and manufacturing materials have been a key factor in the growth of industrial nations. In the Philippines barite is an important mineral that is used in the production of paint rubber and plastic products. According to the latest estimates there are over 163 320 metric tons of barite deposits in the Philippines. This is enough to sustain the industries that rely on barite for their production processes. With this abundant supply of barite the Philippines can become a leader in the industrial minerals market giving it an important edge in the global market..

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[Audio] Industrial minerals and manufacturing materials are essential components of numerous operations. We are looking at three significant deposits found in Mansalay Oriental Mindoro coming from the lower Mansalay Formation made up of sandstone and shale. These are called the Taoga deposit the Mansiol Point deposit and the Kupang deposit. All provide necessary minerals and components for industrial and manufacturing purposes..

[Audio] Industrial minerals and manufacturing materials present a great opportunity for economic growth. In the Upper Baroc River area there is a high concentration of major mineral deposits such as Taoga Kupang and Mansiol Point which have barite veins that range from 0.50 to 1.20 meters wide containing the valuable mineral barite. Additionally these sites contain other minerals such as gold and they are known for their fine-grained and friable properties. Taking advantage of these materials for manufacturing is a promising endeavor and we are committed to do so responsibly..

[Audio] Industrial minerals have been a valuable asset for centuries among them Bentonite a clay mineral formed from the weathering of volcanic ash aged by time and pressure. Coming in numerous varieties Bentonite is key to a range of industries such as construction and drilling muds foundry sands and the making of ceramics cosmetics and detergents. Its versatility has been an invaluable aid in getting many projects completed..

[Audio] Industrial minerals and manufacturing materials play a crucial role in our lives. These materials are used for a range of purposes from foundry molding sands and drilling mud to prevent water movement in foundations to iron ore pelletizing bleaching oils and fats and even as carriers for insecticides and pesticides. Bentonite a clay consisting mainly of smectite group minerals is an example of this. Its structure chemical composition exchangeable ion and small crystal size contribute to its wide range of uses..

[Audio] Industrial minerals and manufacturing materials are hugely significant in our contemporary society. Mining and refining processes are utilized to produce an extensive selection of products which are necessary in our daily lives. These minerals are employed in activities ranging from drilling to wastewater treatment and soil amendments to pharmaceuticals cosmetics and cat litter. Thanks to these minerals we are provided with an unending supply of resources and items that we use every day..

[Audio] Industrial minerals and manufacturing materials are an essential resource for our economy. According to the records total production of bentonite from 1970 up to 2002 was 199 208 metric tons with a value of 92 375 276 pesos. This production which started in 1970 has been sustained throughout the years although it reached its peak in 1991. As such this resource has clearly been significant for our industrial growth and economic development..

[Audio] Bentonite is a type of industrial mineral that has been identified as a valuable resource in the Philippines. It has reserves estimated at over 26.768 million metric tons and these are widely distributed throughout the country. These reserves can be used for a variety of industrial and construction purposes. A map of the locations of these reserves can be seen in Plate 8.3.1..

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[Audio] Industrial minerals and manufacturing materials have numerous uses in manufacturing. Bentonite is an industrial mineral composed mainly of smectite clay minerals and can also contain montmorillonite. Depending on its dominant exchangeable ion it may be classified as sodium-bentonite or calcium-bentonite. It may also be divided into swelling and non-swelling types with further divisions as absorbent clay bleaching clay fuller's earth and activable clay. Its uses include lubricants absorbents cat litter and sealants..

[Audio] Industrial minerals and manufacturing materials are essential for industry operations. Bentonite deposit located in Barangay Atate Palayan City has an estimated reserve of 599 096 metric tons and is operated by the Philippine Bentonite Corporation. The deposit is primarily used to process drilling mud additive which provides stability and viscosity in drilling activities making it an important component for many industrial projects..

[Audio] Industrial minerals and manufacturing materials are integral components in various industries. Bentonite deposits depicted at Barangay Singalat are reliable sources of industrial grade bentonite. Bentonite's unique properties such as absorption water impermeability swelling and gelation make it useful in many applications. The deposits discovered in Palayan City Barangay Singalat consist of 471 560 metric tons of industrial grade bentonite and have been producing and selling bentonite since 1984. These resources have allowed Falcon Minerals Inc. to export 6 000 metric tons of bentonite to Malaysia. This clearly emphasizes the importance of industrial minerals and manufacturing materials to various industries in our globalized economy." Industrial minerals and manufacturing materials are essential components for industries all over the world. Here in Palayan City Barangay Singalat we have found an industrial grade bendonite deposit with 471 560 metric tons worth of resources. Since 1984 Falcon Minerals Inc. has been producing and selling bentonite from this deposit with 6 000 metric tons exported to Malaysia. This is a testament to the importance of industrial minerals and manufacturing materials in our global economy..

[Audio] Industrial minerals and manufacturing materials are immensely important for numerous industries around the world. Bentonite is one such mineral used in a range of industrial processes. An abundant deposit of Bentonite is located in Merida Leyte with a projected lifespan of over 25 years. This reserve is estimated to contain one million metric tonnes with 85-90% of it being montmorillonite and other minerals making up the rest. Its extraordinary pinch and swell structure when weathered and its ability to swell up to 6-10 times when activated makes it suitable for various applications like dust coating of fertilizers pelletizing mineral ores and drilling mud additives..

[Audio] Industrial minerals and manufacturing materials are essential for the manufacturing sector as they are required components of many products. The Barili area of Cebu is a source of one such industrial mineral bentonite. Bentonite beds vary in thickness ranging from 20 to 55 centimeters of grayish to light brown clay with an average thickness of 2.18 meters. The origins of these beds trace back to volcanic ash deposited during the Middle Miocene era lying beneath tuffaceous marl. Their chemical composition includes SiO2 Fe2O3 Al2O3 CaO MgO L O I and H-2-O--. Bentonite is employed in various industries such as foundry sand mix and decolorizing vegetable and mineral oils..

Mineral Deposits 38 CLAY.

[Audio] Industrial minerals are essential to the production of goods. Clay is one such material being composed of hydrous aluminum silicates various minerals and other components. It can be manipulated when wet and becomes harder when heated. It is then employed in industrial settings for creating bricks tiles and pottery..

[Audio] Industrial minerals and manufacturing materials have an extremely large amount of uses in our daily life. From the construction of structures and roads to generating paper or creating customary items such as pottery. Much of our daily pursuits depend on the usage of materials like clay bricks and roof tiles which are all created from minerals obtained from mineral deposits..

[Audio] Industrial minerals and manufacturing materials have long been major elements of the Philippine economy. Clay quarrying has notably contributed to the creation of jobs in rural regions. Figures in Tables 8.4.1 to 8.4.6 give yearly production data for diverse clays in the country. Moreover the mining and preservation of mineral deposits are instrumental for economic advancement and the welfare of Filipino citizens..

[Audio] Production of industrial minerals and manufacturing materials is a significant factor in the Philippine economy. An example of this is the production of ball clay which has seen output of over 180 thousand tons from 1970 to 2002. This has helped to stimulate economic growth and provided a boost to many communities..

[Audio] Industrial minerals and manufacturing materials are essential for the world economy. An example of one of these resources is white clay the production and export of which has been occurring in the Philippines since 1970. The Philippines remains a major contributor to the global production of white clay from 2002 until now..

[Audio] Black clay production in the Philippines showed an increase from 1970 to 2002 as depicted in Table 8.4.3. This points to the country having a well-developed industry that is capable of supplying the need for this material. The Philippines is also abundant in industrial minerals and manufacturing materials..

[Audio] Industrial minerals and manufacturing materials have significant value to many sectors in our economy. Red clay production as an example has seen a steady increase over the past few decades. According to data from the Mineral News Service red clay production has increased from 14.2 million tons in 1970 to 28.3 million tons in 2002. This represents a remarkable 99% increase in production over just 32 years. Clearly industrial minerals and manufacturing materials are playing an important role in our economy..

[Audio] Industrial minerals and manufacturing materials play an important role in the global economy. The Philippines is an abundant source of these materials as evidenced by Table 8.4.5 which shows Philippine production of rock clay over a period of 30 years. It can be seen that the Philippines has produced large amounts of this material over the decades. This data helps countries and companies understand the extent of reserves that can be used..

[Audio] Industrial minerals and manufacturing materials are essential for the expansion of numerous industries in the Philippines such as shale clay alumina clay and siliceous clay. Data on production of those minerals from 1970 to 2002 can be found in Table 8.4.6 indicating a persistent growth over time. With the proper investments this sector could experience further progression in the future..

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