Fingerprinting critical minerals development in continental margins
Project overview
Project title
Fingerprinting critical minerals development in continental margins
Project short description
This project will study how critical minerals develop in the Andean-type plate margins through case studies in eastern Australia. The expected outcomes are results that characterise signature minerals in a polymetallic minerals province in Far North Queensland. This may result in supplying new data-driven mineralisation models for key exploration regions.
Project long description
The project aims to develop and apply traditional and novel geo-analytical methods in supporting the discovery of critical minerals (tungsten and other related minerals) in Paleozoic (~542 to 252 Ma) magmatic units in NE Queensland. Outcomes will enhance our understanding of magmatic and hydrothermal events associated with mineral deposits in eastern Australia by undertaking research in multi-system geochronology and geochemistry involving multi-laboratory workflows. Collaboration between academia, industry and CSIRO will provide a unique opportunity to advance and leverage our knowledge of ore-forming processes in continental margins and generate practical solutions for a sustainable and green energy future.
Supervisory team
University
| Name of university supervisor | Renjie Zhou |
| Name of university | The University of Queensland |
| Email address | renjie.zhou@uq.edu.au |
| Faculty | Faculty of Science |
CSIRO
| Name of CSIRO supervisor | Coralie Siégel |
| Email address | coralie.siegel@csiro.au |
| CSIRO Research Unit | Mineral Resources |
Industry
| Name of industry supervisor | Anthony Bainbridge |
| Name of business/organisation | EQ Resources Limited (Website) |
| Email address | abainbridge@eqresources.com.au |
Further details
| Primary location of student | The University of Queensland, Brisbane QLD |
| Industry engagement component location | EQ Resources Limited: – Mt Carbine Tungsten Operation – 6888 Mulligan Hwy Mt Carbine QLD – Wolfram Camp Mine – Dimbulah, QLD |
| Other locations | CSIRO Kensington, 26 Dick Perry Avenue, Kensington WA |
| Ideal student skillset | Solid skills in mineralogy, petrology, geochemistry, and field geology. Knowledge in tectonics is preferred. Experiences in presenting in academic or professional settings will be viewed positively. Experiences in geo-analytical methods will also be viewed positively but not required. |
| Application close date | Open until position filled |
| Apply | The University of Queensland |