Philex- Bulawan And Sibutad Gold Heap Leach Operations With Agglomeration - Philippines' Biggest Dedicated Pads In Negros Occidental And Zamboanga Del Norte

This paper shows the metallurgical test results that led to the design of the heap leach facilities of Philex Mining Corporation. The design incorporates a water management model as process solution circulation is excessive with high rainfall intensity in the area. This poses problems in the operations requiring stringent controls than would be necessary in a less severe environment. The corporate perspective embraces on environmentally-sound mineral development. A budget is always provided to environmental management making certain that no industrial development is moved forward at the expense of the environment.