About the Laboratory
The Earth Resources Laboratory (ERL) conducts research on earth resources ranging from metalliferous and non-metalliferous deposits and energy resources. It envisions quality research and training of graduate and undergraduate students on the various aspects of resources.
Head
Maria Rosana Ines D. Balangue-Tarriela, Ph.D (†8/8/2022)
Projects Undertaken
Mineral Resources
- Characterization of alteration rocks in Didipio and Runruno ore deposits
- Geochemistry of Didipio porphyry persuasive writing deposit (DOST-PCIERD Project in collaboration with ADMU)
- Petrography of aggregates in Bulacan, Pampanga, and Rizal area
- Petrography of crushed and natural aggregates
- Morphology and mineral chemistry of pyrites in Runruno, Nueva Vizcaya
- Hydrothermal alteration studies of selected alkaline hosted ore deposits in the Philippines
- Gold characterization and mineralization in the Co-O mine district
- Petrography and geochemistry of potential sources of acid rock drainage (ARD) in Masbate Gold Project, Aroroy, Masbate
Energy Resources
- Water-rock interaction of Bacon-Manito Geothermal Field
- Water-rock interaction of Biliran Geothermal Field
Water-Food Energy Nexus
- Hotspring water quality
- Mineral equilibria of hot spring water
- Thermal survey of hot spring waters in Calamba and Los Banos
- Impact of hot spring resort development on the groundwater discharge in Laguna De Bay
Other training on transmitted and reflected light microscopy, hydrothermal alteration and geochemical modelling.
