Characteristics Of Philippine Porphyry Copper Deposits And Summary Of Current Production And Reserves
- Organization:
- The American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers
- Pages:
- 11
- File Size:
- 601 KB
- Publication Date:
- Jan 1, 1978
Abstract
Similarities of certain geologic and mineralogic parameters are recognized among the various Philippine porphyry copper deposits. Lowell and Guilbert3 described a model of the typical porphyry copper deposit as the result of comparing numerous Western Hemisphere occurrences. Many of the characteristics of the Philippine porphyry copper deposits differ from the model developed by Lowell and Guilbert. A model of the typical porphyry copper deposit is presented and the characteristics of the Philippine model are compared with those of the Western Hemisphere model. Estimated Philippine copper production in 1975 was 242 446 mt. The total in 1948 was 2091 mt. This represents a 116-fold increase in copper production during the 28-yr period. The Philippines now rank seventh in total world production of copper.
Citation
APA: (1978) Characteristics Of Philippine Porphyry Copper Deposits And Summary Of Current Production And Reserves
MLA: Characteristics Of Philippine Porphyry Copper Deposits And Summary Of Current Production And Reserves. The American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers, 1978.