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Rationale
The International Scientific & Engineers Forum
(ISEF)
There is always room for improvements. Professionals, entrepre-neurs, government officials alike need sometime in their career to grow and widen their horizons. As one of the professional organizations, the Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers finds the need to cater profes-sionals’ ways to enhance their profession, thus, the initiative on “International Scientific & Engineers Forum” has been conceived. ISEF showcases the endeavors of many researchers and scientists to solve problems and present their innovations in many fields of science and technology. ISEF is a kind of academic bridge between different cultures, scientific attitudes and academic stages which aimed to gathering re-searchers, practitioners and policy makers for a global flow of the newest scientific thoughts.
As the technology evolved, the need to upgrade and uplift our stan-
dard way of practice seems to be a need for discussion in the creation of new protocols. The forum caters all engineers in the field as spearheaded by the Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers. This activity brings to-gether engineering professionals across the world to discuss issues and concerns which may be alarming and as part of our social responsibility.
This initiative aims to achieve the following objective:
1. Provide engineering professionals a platform for the promulgation and/or innovation of new standards and practice in the engineering field.
2. Improve the standards of scientific journals for the international dissemination of information.
3. Provide a medium for publishing new researches. 4. Publish knowledge and research in an effective and efficient manner. 5. Produce authentic and qualitative research
Various organizations are also a need in the promulgation and upholding of practices. With Asian region on the rise, world trade and steady growth and an increase in demand in the efficient movement of people and goods, the Philippines has the chance to become a
leading transport in Southeast Asia. The integration of ASEAN plays a key role in the growth and development of the Philippines. ISEF, on he other hand, signifi- cantly engages in the progress on this perspective, thus bearing on its name “International”, covering the i ssue both local and international.
Day 1: Thursday, 23 October 2014 Gateway Hotel 9:00 - 4:00PM Registration 9:00 - 2:00PM City Tour (c/o City Tourism) 12:00NN Mass, San Nicolas de Tolentino Cathedral 5:00 PM Opening Program Invocation SSCT Choir
Pambansang Awit SSCT Choir
Acknowledgment of Guests and Participants
Welcome Message Engr. Rosa A. Gomez President, PIChE Surigao Hon. Ernesto T. Matugas City Mayor Hon. Sol F. Matugas Provincial Governor Intermission Number Message Engr. Susan Chavez-Benitez National President PIChE - NBOD Introduction of the Keynote Speaker Engr. Marilou C. Celzo Manager, Mine Operations & Marketing Services, PGMC Keynote Message Hon. Francisco T. Matugas Representative, 1st Congressional District Province of Surigao del Norte Chair, Committee on Natural Resources Acknowledgement of Sponsors Closing Remarks Engr. Proserfina M. Coro Executive Vice- President PIChE - NBOD
Dinner and Fellowship Dr. Bernadette P. Ensomo, ChE Master of Ceremony
PROGRAMME
Day 2: Friday, 24 October 2014 Gateway Hotel Plenary Sessions Moderators: Engr. Chamaigne Luz D. Jamandre Engr. Noel E. Aguirre 8:00 - 9:00 AM “Local Governance of Tourism and Responsible Mining” Hon. Alfredo Matugas Coro II Municipal Mayor Del Carmen, Surigao del Norte 9:00-10:00 AM “Socio-Economic Impact of the Mining Industry in CARAGA Region” Engr. Leonel A. Santos President, STI - Surigao City 10:00-11:00 AM “Status of Mining Industry in Caraga Region” Engr. Daniel S. Belderol OIC-MMD-MGB R XIII MGB - Caraga Region Technical Sessions 11:00-12:00 AM ( On-line Presentation) “Lithium Recovery from Seawater” Engr. Chosel P. Lawagon Energy and Environment Fusion Technology Center Department of Energy and Biotechnology Myongji University, South Korea, 449-728 12:00 -1:00PM Lunch 1:00-2:00 PM “Assessment of Mercury (Hg) Contamination in Sediments and Common Carp
(Cyprinus Carpio) in Selected River Mouths of Lake Mainit, Philippines.“ Researcher: Maricel S. Caturan-Endico Surigao State College of Technology Mainit Campus, Mainit Surigao del Norte Philippines
Technical Sessions 2:00-3:00 PM “Progressive Mine Rehabilitation” Reynaldo Y. Gonzales, EM Engineer IV Chief, Mining Environment, Safety and Health Division, MGB RO No. XIII 3:00-4:00 PM “Durian Peelings as Soil Quality Enhancer” Researchers: Engr. Rodhel Mark J. Palermo, M.E.-C.E. and Jose Marie E. Ocdenaria, M.A.Ed. St. Mary's College of Tagum, Inc. Civil Engineering and Teacher Education Program Tagum City, Davao del Norte, Philippines 4:00-5:00 PM “GIS Mapping in Disaster and Land Use Management: Tagum City Experience” Researchers: Dr. Albert B. Jubilo, ChE and Mr. Glenn D. Depra Ateneo de Davao University, Davao City, Philippines 5:00-6:00 PM “Taganito HPAL Nickel Corporation Operation and Environment Protection Program” Presentor: Dexter J. Navales, ChE Process Control Engineer, Taganito HPAL Nickel Corporation Taganito, Claver, Surigao Cel Norte 6:00-7:00 PM “Siana Gold Project Processing Plant” Presentor: Aristoteles L. Celera Jr., MET Plant Superintendent, Greenstone Resources Corporation Siana Gold Project, Tubod, Surigao del Norte Day 3: Saturday, 25 October 2014 Plant Tour ITINERARY (T-Shirt Green) 7:00AM - Assembly (Gateway Hotel) 8:00AM - GRC (GREENSTONE Resources Corporation) 10:30AM - TMC (Taganito Mining Corporation) 12:00NN - Lunch 1:00PM - Taganito HPAL Nickel Corporation 4:00PM - CNC (Carascal Nickel Corporation) 7:00PM - Fellowship (Fiesta Resort)
Plenary Session: “Local Governance of Tourism and Responsible Mining”
ALFREDO MATUGAS CORO II
CURRENT POSITION:
MUNICIPAL MAYOR
MUNICIPALITY OF DEL CARMEN
8418 DEL CARMEN, SIARGAO ISLANDS
SURIGAO DEL NORTE, PHILIPPINES
LGU DEL CARMEN REGIONAL / NATIONAL AWARDS:
2nd Term as Municipal Mayor (2010 to present)
Key Awards and Recognitions:
2014 3rd Best Local Government of National Literacy Awards, DEPED
2014 2nd Best Tourism Event of Pearl Awards, ATOP / DOT
2013, 2012, 2011 Seal of Good Housekeeping, DILG
2012 National Finalist, Public Employment Service Office, DOLE
2011 eLGU Philippine Web Awards
National Champion, Climate Change Adaptation for Rural Communities
DESCRIPTION:
Hon. Alfredo Matugas Coro II is on his second term as the Municipal Mayor of Del Carmen in Siargao Is‐lands. In only his 4th year in public service, Mayor Coro was able to bring in partners and collaborators from zero to more than a hundred. Del Carmen’s partner‐driven approach to development has resulted in im‐provements in health service delivery, education reforms resulting to better learning quality, efficiency and effective local governance, agriculture and social business roadmap, and sound environmental manage‐ment. Through the linkages built by LGU Del Carmen, other municipalities of Siargao Islands has also bene‐fited from various partners and partner program. Currently, LGU Del Carmen is focused on ensuring the continuity and sustainability of the programs including EcoTown, Health Governance, Education Quality and Food Security.
Prior to Mayor Coro’s work in public service, he was in the corporate ladder working as a consultant for Information Technology multinational companies in the Philippines and Overseas. He was also a techno‐preneur having successful launched some companies which have been sold already. He graduated from University of the Philippines Los Banos with a degree in Computer Science and from University of the Phil‐ippines completing his Masters in Technology Management. He has attended various trainings and confer‐
ences here and abroad, the latest of which is the International Visitors Leadership
Program of the US State Department and the Asia Pacific Forum on Climate
Financing with UNDP / USAID.
Plenary Session: “Socio‐Economic Impact of the Mining Industry in CARAGA Region”
ENGR. LEONEL A. SANTOS
PERSONAL DATA Nickname : Nel
Sex : Male
Civil Status : Married
Birthday : December 26, 1941
Business Add : STI College Surigao
04220 Narciso St., Surigao City
Telephone No : ( 086 ) 826 – 8087 Fax No : ( 086 ) 826 – 8087
Residence : 1208 Diez Street, Surigao City
Email Add : [email protected]
Cell Number : +639189374580
BUSINESS President and Chairman, STI College Surigao, Inc., 1999 to Present
President, Lesant Properties Corp., 1999 to Present
Proprietor, Agencia Surigao ( Pawnshop ), 1973 to 2013
Proprietor, South Sea Traders, 1973 to 2013
PROFESSIONAL LICENSE : Chemical Engineer No. 02380
SPECIAL STUDIES: Program for Development Managers, Asian Institute of Management ( AIM) 1987
I Industrial Uses of Radioisotopes, Phil. Atomic Energy Commission ( PAEC ) 1968
EMPLOYMENT President, Pacific Cement Phils, Inc., 2002 – 2008
Assistant to the President, Pacific Cement Phils., Inc. , 1987 to 2001
Administrative Superintendent, Plant Division, Atlas Consolidated Mining & Development Corp., 1971 ‐ 1973
Plant Manager, Pacific Cement Co., Inc., 1970
Production Manager, Pacific Cement Co., Inc. 1968 – 1969
Production Shift Engineer, Pacific Cement Co., Inc. 1967
Chemist, Pacific Cement Co., Inc. 1965 – 1966
Chemist, Jose Catajan Leather Industries 1963 to 1964
NON GOVERNMENT ORG.
President and Chairman, Surigao Economic Development Foundation, Inc. 1985 to Present
Adviser, PIChE Surigao Chapter
Vice President for Mindanao, Phil. Institute of Chemical Engineers, 1981
Founding President, PIChE Surigao Chapter, 1978
Regional Governor, Eastern Mindanao, Phil. Chamber of Commerce and Industry, 2003 – 2004
President, Surigao Chamber of Commerce and Industry, 1999 – 2002
Charter Secretary, Chamber of Mines of Surigao del Norte, 1996
President, Rotary Club of Surigao, 1981 – 1982
GOVERNMENT COUNCILS
Private Sector Representative, Regional Development Council, Caraga Region, 1995 to Present
Co – Chairman, Regional Development Council, Caraga Region, 2004 – 2007
Past Co – Chairman, Provincial Development Council, Surigao del Norte
Past Co – Chairman, City Development Council, Surigao City
Past Chairman, Regional Tourism Council, Caraga Region
Past Chairman, Provincial Tourism Council, Surigao del Norte
Past Co – Chairman, Provincial Mining Investment
Assistance Center, Surigao del Norte
Past Chairman, Provincial Agricultural and
Fishery Council, Surigao del Norte
Pleanary Session: “Status of Mining Industry in Caraga Region” Presentor: Engr. Daniel S. Belderol Current Position: Officer‐in‐Charge Degree: BS in Mining Engineering Mine Management Division Masters in Environmental Engineering RO XIII, MGB LSP Scholar Surigao City Curriculum Vitae:
Married to JESUSA BUAGAS ORTIZ
Blessed with 3 children
From MalaybalayBukidnon, currently residing in Cagayan de Oro City
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering at
CEBU INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, CEBU CITY
GRADUATE STUDIES
Masters in Environmental Engineering
LICEO DE CAGAYAN UNIVERSITY‐ LSP Scholar
A Mining Engr. By Profession, a Career Service Professional Passer
WORK EXPERIENCE
1981‐1988 – Mining Engr. – Bureau of Mines, Surigao City
1989‐1998 – Sr. Mining Engr. ‐ Engr. III, DENR, R‐X, Cagayan de Oro City
1999‐2012 – Engr. IV – MGB, R‐X, CDO
2012‐Sept. 2014 – Officer in‐charge, Mine Management Division, MGB, R‐X, CDO
CURRENTLY
OFFICER, IN‐CHARGE, MINE MANAGEMENT DIVISION
Office of the Regional Director
Mines and Geo Sciences Bureau
RO XIII, SURIGAO CITY
WORK OR INVOLVEMENT IN CIVIL/ NON‐GOVERNMENT/PEOPLE/VOLUNTARY ORGANIZITAION
MEMBER
Mindanao Association of Mining Engineers
Malaybalay Tennis Club
Bukidnon Chess Club
Pleanary Session: “Status of Mining Industry in Caraga Region” Presentor: Engr. Daniel S. Belderol Current Position: Officer‐in‐Charge Degree: BS in Mining Engineering Mine Management Division Masters in Environmental Engineering RO XIII, MGB LSP Scholar Surigao City Abstract:
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) is the primary government agency under the Department of En‐vironment and Natural Resources (DENR), responsible for the conservation, management, development and proper use of the country’smineral resources including those in reservations, and lands of public do‐main. The program and activities accomplished by this Office in accordance to the mandate shows that re‐sponsible mining and environmental protection can co‐exist. The modern and responsible mining does not destroy the environment; it just alters it to another land use. The future use of the land after mining is de‐signed and planned even before mining starts. Caraga has a total of 26 full scale operating mining compa‐nies.Said companies are requiredfor an Environmental Protection and Enhancement Program before the mining operation starts in order to protect the environment. The compliance were validated thru the con‐duct of Integrated Safety, Health and Environmental andSocial (ISHES) monitoring and the Annual Environ‐mental Protection and Enhancement Program validation.
The mining policy protects the Indigenous Peoples under section 16 of the Mining Act. The indigenous cul‐tural community has a royalty share, 1% of the gross value, from the mining operations within the ancestral lands for their socioeconomic well‐being.In CY‐2013, the total computed IP shares is ₱223,176,506.26.
Social Development and Management Program (SDMP) under the Chapter XIV of DAO 2010‐21, Develop‐ment of Mining Communities, Sciences and Mining Technology, from the one and a half percent (1.50%)of the of the Operating Cost of the mining company/operator.The SDMP should be able to provide alternative livelihood opportunities for employees, their dependents, and the neighboring communities during the life‐of‐the‐mine.
Mining in Caraga has a total direct employment of 20,363 in CY‐2013 and an increase of 7% or 21,788.41 in CY‐2014 because of the 2 new nickel mining operations and full commercialization of one of the nickel pro‐ducing company in Dinagat Islands, that’s aside from the existing five (6) full scale operating mining compa‐nies in the aforecited provine.
The total Royalty tax collected by MGB Regional Office 13 from the mineral reservation in CY‐2013 is ₱1,241,666,646.15. As the price of nickel ores tripled in the months of May and June in year 2014, from January‐September 2014 royalty taxcollections doubled to ₱2,518,835,885.43 and is expected to reached ₱2.6Billion at the end of the year 2014. As we carry out the government’s thrust to establish good public relations and strengthen ties with all our mining stakeholders regardless of social status, religion or politi‐cal affiliation, integrity and the rule of law will never be compromised by accommodating the self‐serving intentions of unlawful people.
With this presentation, it is our hope that people will be informed of the importance
of responsible mining in order to fully understand its essence and appreciate its
significant benefits to mining communities and contributions to national progress.
TECHNICAL PAPERS
Technical Session: “Assessment of Mercury (Hg) Contamination in Sediments and Common Carp (Cyprinus Carpio) in Selected River Mouths of Lake Mainit, Philippines.“
Researcher: Name : MARICEL S. CATURAN‐ENDICO Date of Birth : October 18, 1979 Post Graduate : Master in Environmental Management
Caraga State University, Ampayon, Butuan City WORK EXPERIENCES *Agricultural Technologist *Municipal Tourism Local government Unit of Mainit March 2011—June 2014 Surigao del Norte January 2004 ‐ June 6, 2014 *Guest Lecturer Surigao State College of Technology SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS Rural Development Course Sponsor: Japan International Cooperating Agency (JICA), Oisca Shikoku Training Center, Japan Master in Environment Management Sponsor: Department of Agriculture‐Agricultural Training Institute Caraga,‐ Expanded Human Resource Development Program
Abstract: The study assessed the level of total mercury (tHg) contamination in sediments and common carp
(Cyprinus carpio) in selected river mouths of Lake Mainit, Philippines during wet season index using US EPA Method 7473‐Thermal Decomposition, Amalgamation and Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry. Results of the study revealed that tHg level (ppm) for sediments and C. carpio did not significantly vary between sampling areas in the lake. The mean level of tHg in sediments was 0.0812 ppm ± 0.0623 (range 0.009‐0.170) while that of the fish was 0.0311 ppm ± 0.1841 (range 0.01‐0.06). Results revealed that high concentrations were found in areas where mining activities are found in the upstream. The variation on the levels of tHg could probably have been attributed to human activities upstream where mining was found to be prevalent. But no correlation was found between tHg in sediment and in fish. The study con‐cluded that Lake Mainit Ecosystems is already contaminated with mercury at the level below the stan‐dards both for fish and sediments at 0.50 ppm and 0.10 ppm respectively with no significant difference with the standard. The result of the study shall serve as baseline information in the policy‐decision mak‐ing and an input in the formulation of a sustainable and comprehensive environmental management plan for Lake Mainit.
Keywords: assessment, mercury, contamination, sediments, common carp
TECHNICAL PAPERS Technical Session: “Progressive Mine Rehabilitation” Presentor: Reynaldo Y. Gonzales, EM Degree: BS in Mining Engineering Current Position: Officer‐in‐Charge Mining Environment and Safety Division MGB RO No. XIII
Married to MARISSA ECLE
Blessed with 5 Children
From Cebu City, Currently Residing Sitio Tumanday, Brgy. Rizal, SurigaoCity
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering in CEBU INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
A Mining Engr. By Profession
WORK EXPERIENCES:
1979‐1988 – Mine Planning Engr. In Masbate Gold Project
1988‐1990 – Mine foreman in Masbate Gold Project
1990‐1994 – Asst. Mine Superintendent in Masbate Gold Project
1994‐1998 – Manila Mining Corp.
1998‐2006 – Engineer IV Mines and Geo Sciences Bureau, R‐ XIII, Surigao City
2006‐Present ‐ Officer, In‐Charge of Mining Environment and Safety Division of MGB RO XIII, Surigao City
MEMBER:
CIT Alumni Association
PIMMGE‐ Member
TECHNICAL PAPERS
Technical Session: “Durian Peelings as Soil Quality Enhancer” Researcher: Engr. Rodhel Mark J. Palermo, M.E.‐C.E. and Jose Marie E. Ocdenaria, M.A. Ed. St. Mary's College of Tagum, Inc. Civil Engineering and Teacher Education Program Tagum City, Davao del Norte, Philippines Presentor: RODHEL MARK JULIAN PALERMO, M.E.‐C.E.
Date of Birth : March 9, 1988
Gender : Male
Height : 5’6’’
Weight : 77 kls.
Birthplace : St. Therese Maternity Clinic, Tagum City, Davao del Norte
Religion : Assembly of God
Civil Status : Single
Address : Panique, Nuevo Iloco, Mawab, Compostela Valley Province
Parents
Father : Rodolfo G. Palermo
Mother : Helen Julian‐Palermo
Graduate School, Davao
Degree: Master of Engineering (ME‐CE)
Major in Civil Engineering
Abstract:
The problem in solid waste management and the decline in soil fertility are predicaments which affect eve‐rybody. To address this dilemma, instead of disposing and ignoring the biodegradable wastes such as the peelings of durian, this study is centered to the determination of enhancing the quality of soil using durian peelings. From the laboratory analysis and treatment, an increase was observed in the soil quality parame‐ters when durian peelings were applied in the soil at different percentages. Hence, durian peelings were effective in enhancing the soil quality.
Keywords: Durian, Soil Quality Enhancer, Soil, Organic waste, Compost
TECHNICAL PAPERS
Technical Session: “GIS Mapping in Disaster and Land Use Management: Tagum City Experience” Researcher: Dr. Albert B. Jubilo, ChE and Mr. Glenn D. Depra Ateneo de Davao University, Davao City, Philippines Presentor: Dr. ALBERT B. JUBILO is presently working as a full‐time professor at the School of Engineering & Architecture of the Ateneo de Davao University. He graduated with the degrees of Doctor of Education – major in Educational Management, Master of Engineering Program major in Chemical Engineering and B. S. in Chemical Engineering, University of Mindanao. He is at present the adviser of Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers – Davao Chapter, member of the Board of Trustees of the Kinaiyahan Foundation, Inc., Editor‐in‐Chief of PIChE Davao Science and Technology Journal and member of Philippine Association for Teacher Education. He is the current president of the Col‐lege Faculty Union of Ateneo de Davao University and vice chair of the Academe Industry Tripartite Council (Region XI). He already presented his papers in environment in Malaysia, Japan, China, Vietnam, Indonesia and USA. He authors three books – College Algebra ‐ A Student Worktext, College Algebra and Mathematics of Investment. He was awarded as the 2010 Outstanding Chemical Engineer by Philippine Institute of Chemi‐cal Engineers. Abstract: A geographic information system (GIS) is a computer system for capturing, storing, checking, and displaying data related to positions on Earth's surface. GIS can show many different kinds of data on one map. This enables people to more easily see, analyze, and understand patterns and relationships. In recent study conducted in Tagum City GIS maps are utilized to present and analyze disaster and land use management.
TECHNICAL PAPERS
Technical Session: “Taganito HPAL Nickel Corporation Operation and Environment Protection Program” Presentor: Dexter J. Navales Chemical Engineer Lala, Lanao del Norte, Philippines +639177109375 [email protected] Competences: Handled several process operations: 1. Precipitation through CSTR by Sulfidation (NiS, ZnS, CoS) 2. Filtration (Automated Leaf and Pressure Filters) 3. Gas Production (Hydrogen and Hydrogen Sulfide) 4. Gas Absorption (Scrubbers) 5. Pumping of Slurries 6. Size Reduction through Ball Mill, Vertical Mill, Roll Crusher 7. Water Treatment (De‐Calcium, Cooling Tower) 8. Wastewater treatment (Heavy metals) 9. Chemicals Handling (Ca(OH)2, CaCO3, Sulfur, Methanol, NaOH, Flocculants)
Employment History Taganito HPAL Nickel Corporation October 2011‐Present Position : Senior Supervisor/ Process Control Engineer Department : Production – Mixed Sulfide Section Role : 1. Production Foreman/Senior Supervisor 2. Process Engineering 3. Trainer of Cadet Engineers and Operators 4. Commissioning Specialist (Process Control) 5. Operation Documentation 6. H2S Plant Supervisor (Lycopodium Technology) Coral Bay Nickel Corporation August 2009‐October 2011 Position : Junior Supervisor Department : Production – Mixed Sulfide Section Role : 1. Production Shift Leader / Field Supervisor 2. Control Room Operator (DCS) 3. Mixed Sulfide Production Supervisor (Ni Sulfides) 4. Effluent Treatment / Chemicals Preparation Supervisor 5. H2S Plant Supervisor (Sumitomo Seika Technology)
Abstract: Taganito HPAL Nickel Corporation (THPAL) is a processing company which operates in Ta‐ganito, Claver, Surigao del Norte. This company produces Nickel/Cobalt Mixed Sulfides (MS) from
Low Grade Ore and Limonite adopting the High Pressure Acid Leach (HPAL) tech‐
nology. The company commits to the tenets of Sustainable Development which
includes Technological Feasibility, Social Acceptability and
Environmental Protection. This paper discusses about
THPAL as a company, its process
and facilities and its role and
duties to the environment.
TECHNICAL PAPERS Technical Session: “Siana Gold Project Processing Plant” Presentor: Aristoteles L. Celera Jr., MET Degree: BS Metalurgy Mapua Institute of Technology Current Position: Mill Manager / Process Consultant Greenstone Resources Corporation Siana Gold Project, Tubod, Surigao del Norte
Professional Expertise:
The man behind the success of the design and development of GRC‐Siana Gold Processing Plant, Mr. Aristo‐teles L. Celera Jr. “Nonoy” is a graduate of BS Metallurgy from Mapua Institute of Technology. His mining ex‐perience started when hewas engaged by Surigao Consolidated Mining as Project‐In‐Chargeatexploration projectsin Zamboanga Peninsula worked through the ranks until promoted to Mill Superintendent in Siana Gold Project in 1980’s. He has 43 year experience in the mining industry with 4 years in chromite upgrading plants and over 34 years experiencesin gold/silver plant operations/maintenance management, plant design/expansion and process optimization. He is a renowned Plant Manager and reputable Process Metallurgist in distinguished gold/silver processing companies in the Philippines (SURICON, Apex Mining, TVI Pacific Res. Dev. Inc., Masbate Gold Project, Greenstone Res Corp.)and 2 ‐ Malaysian companies. Currently, he is the Mill Manager / Process Consultant of GRC for three (3) years now in which his contribution has significantly brought a big impact to the entire operations of the organization.
Abstract: Siana Gold Processing Plant is a mineral processing plant with nameplate capacity of 3000DMTPD (dry metric tons per day) of ore recovering gold and silver by cyanide leaching and adsorption through CIL process, intensive cyanide leaching from gravity concentration circuit, AARL (Anglo‐ American Research Laboratory) elution process and electrowinning.