A key part of the MinEx CRC agenda is to train the next generation of professionals in the skills required to utilise and maximise the impact of new technologies and ideas generated.
Our students are an incredibly valuable resource for MinEx CRC:
Below is a list of Honours and Masters by Coursework Students currently or previously supported by MinEx CRC.
University of South Australia & University College London
Masters by Coursework: Apatite chemistry of the Kulthor ISCG deposit, Cloncurry, Queensland.
Supervisors: Caroline Tiddy (University of South Australia), Adrienne Brotodewo (University of South Australia)
University of South Australia & University College London
Masters by Coursework: Apatite chemistry of the Kulthor ISCG deposit, Cloncurry, Queensland.
Supervisors: Caroline Tiddy (University of South Australia), Adrienne Brotodewo (University of South Australia)
University of South Australia & University College London
Masters by Coursework: Chemical patterns within pyrite from NDI drilling in the Delamerian Orogen, South Australia.
Supervisors: Adrienne Brotodewo (University of South Australia), Caroline Tiddy (University of South Australia)
University of South Australia & University College London
Masters by Coursework: Chemical patterns within pyrite from NDI drilling in the Delamerian Orogen, South Australia.
Supervisors: Adrienne Brotodewo (University of South Australia), Caroline Tiddy (University of South Australia)
University of South Australia & University College London
Masters by Coursework: Apatite chemistry of the Kulthor ISCG deposit, Cloncurry, Queensland.
Supervisors: Caroline Tiddy (University of South Australia), Adrienne Brotodewo (University of South Australia)
Curtin University
Masters by Coursework: Simulation of electromagnetic acquisition systems for logging while drilling (under embargo).
Supervisors: Brett Harris (Curtin University), Michael Carson (Curtin University), Hoang Nguyen (Curtin University), Aruni Rajanayake (Curtin University)
University of Western Australia
Masters by Coursework: Sequence drilling optimization to reduce geological model uncertainty in the Hamersley basin.
Supervisors: Guillaume Pirot (University of Western Australia), Mark Jessell (University of Western Australia)
University of South Australia & University College London
Masters by Coursework: Economic modelling of Kapunda ISR copper mine project.
Supervisors: Caroline Tiddy (University of South Australia), Adrienne Brotodewo (University of South Australia)
University of South Australia & University College London
Masters by Coursework: Lixiviant comparison for in-situ recover at Kapunda Copper Mine: A cost-benefit analysis.
Supervisors: Caroline Tiddy (University of South Australia), Adrienne Brotodewo (University of South Australia)
Curtin University
Masters by Coursework: Effect of flocculant on solid removal from drilling fluids.
Supervisors: Ferial Hakami (Curtin University), Masood Mostofi (Curtin University)
Curtin University
Masters by Coursework: Passive seismic imaging in mining applications (under embargo).
Supervisors: Andrej Bona (Curtin University), Milovan Urosevic (Curtin University)
University of South Australia & University College London
Masters by Coursework: The unique chemical properties of iron oxide-copper-gold (IOCG) related monazite in the Gawler Craton and as an Exploration Tool for IOCG deposits around the world.
Supervisors: Caroline Tiddy (University of South Australia), Alex Norori-McCormac (University College London)
University of South Australia & University College London
Masters by Coursework: Linking pyrite chemistry to prophyry and volcanic massive sulfide (VMS) mineralisation across the Delamerian orogeny, South Australia.
Supervisors: Adrienne Brotodewo (University of South Australia), Caroline Tiddy (University of South Australia)
University of South Australia & University College London
Masters by Coursework: Environmental impact of LIBS downhole sensor: A mining scenario in Australia.
Supervisors: Caroline Tiddy (University of South Australia), Ben van der Hoek (University of South Australia)
University of South Australia & University College London
Masters by Coursework: A mineralogical and geochemical toolkit for ore deposit targeting.
Supervisors: Caroline Tiddy (University of South Australia), Adrienne Brotodewo (University of South Australia), Sudeshna Basugupta (University College London)
Curtin University
Masters by Coursework: Design of a generic carrier fluid in polymer particle suspension system (under embargo).
Supervisor: Masood Mostofi (Curtin University), Siew Hong Chai (Curtin University)
University of South Australia & University College London
Masters by Coursework: Testing monazite as a geochemical exploration tool for targeting iron oxide-copper-
gold (IOCG) mineralisation.
Supervisors: Caroline Tiddy (University of South Australia), Alex Norori-McCormac (University College London)
University of South Australia & University College London
Masters by Coursework: Environmental economics of MinEx CRC's innovative laser-based downhole geochemical sensor.
Supervisors: Caroline Tiddy (University of South Australia), Ben van der Hoek (University of South Australia)
University of South Australia & University College London
Masters by Coursework: The environmental economics of in-situ copper recovery: A case study.
Supervisors: Caroline Tiddy (University of South Australia), Adrienne Brotodewo (University of South Australia)
University of Western Australia
Masters by Coursework: Comparison of hydrothermal alteration pattern of ore-bearing formation of Mount Isa Group with their barren equivalents using HyLogger hyperspectral data.
Supervisors: Weronika Gorczyk (University of Western Australia), Franco Pirajno (University of Western Australia)
Curtin University
Masters by Coursework: Experimental study of drilling fluid contamination (under embargo).
Supervisor: Masood Mostofi (Curtin University)
University of South Australia & University College London
Masters by Coursework: How current South Australia mineral exploration policies may impact on the unrestricted use of mineral exploration technologies being developed within the Mineral Exploration Cooperative Research Centre.
Supervisors: Caroline Tiddy (University of South Australia), David Giles (University of South Australia), Alex Norori-McCormac (University College London)
University of South Australia & University College London
Masters by Coursework: Evaluating the cost and time efficiency of downhole LIBS, portable XRF, and traditional laboratory methods in mining operations.
Supervisors: Caroline Tiddy (University of South Australia), Ben van der Hoek (University of South Australia)
University of South Australia & University College London
Masters by Coursework: Exploring pyrite chemistry in relation to copper mineralization in the Delamerian Orogen, South Australia.
Supervisors: Adrienne Brotodewo (University of South Australia), Caroline Tiddy (University of South Australia), Travis Batch (University of South Australia)
University of South Australia
Masters by Coursework: Apatite chemistry for copper discovery in northern Queensland, Australia.
Supervisors: Caroline Tiddy (University of South Australia), Adrienne Brotodewo (University of South Australia), Travis Batch (University of South Australia)
University of South Australia & University College London
Masters by Coursework: Life cycle cost analysis of MinEx CRC's downhole LIBS sensor.
Supervisors: Caroline Tiddy (University of South Australia), Ben van der Hoek (University of South Australia)
Curtin University
Masters by Coursework: Drilling fluid contamination and remediation (under embargo).
Supervisor: Masood Mostofi (Curtin University), Siew Hong Chai (Curtin University)
Curtin University
Masters by Coursework: Hydraulics of drilling fluid with particles (under embargo).
Supervisor: Hongyang Zhang (Curtin University), Masood Mostofi (Curtin University)
University of South Australia & University College London
Masters by Coursework: Time and cost benefit analysis of downhole LIBS technology in lithium exploration.
Supervisors: Caroline Tiddy (University of South Australia), Ben van der Hoek (University of South Australia)
University of South Australia & University College London
Masters by Coursework: Economic assessment comparing the cost and benefits of downhole LIBS tool with portable XRF in a mineral exploration scenario.
Supervisors: Caroline Tiddy (University of South Australia), Ben van der Hoek (University of South Australia)
University of South Australia & University College London
Masters by Coursework: Monazite chemistry as an indicator for exploration of iron oxide-copper-gold (IOCG) deposits: A mineralogical and geochemical toolkit.
Supervisors: Caroline Tiddy (University of South Australia), Alex Norori-McCormac (University College London)
University of South Australia & University College London
Masters by Coursework: Chemistry of pyrite in the Delamerian Orogen, South Australia: Implications for mineral exploration.
Supervisors: Adrienne Brotodewo (University of South Australia), Caroline Tiddy (University of South Australia)
University of Western Australia
Masters by Coursework: Drillhole data density as a control on 3D modelling of banded iron formations from the Hamersley Basin, Western Australia.
Supervisors: Mark Jessell (University of Western Australia), Guillaume Pirot (University of Western Australia)
University of South Australia & University College London
Masters by Coursework: A mineralogical and geochemical toolkit for ore deposit targeting.
Supervisors: Caroline Tiddy (University of South Australia), Adrienne Brotodewo (University of South Australia)
University of South Australia & University College London
Masters by Coursework: Linking pyrite chemistry to mineralization across the Delamerian orogeny, South Australia.
Supervisors: Adrienne Brotodewo (University of South Australia), Caroline Tiddy (University of South Australia)
University of South Australia & University College London
Masters by Coursework: A study to assess the potential of zircon chemistry as a pathfinder in the exploration of iron oxide-copper gold (IOCG) deposits and porphyry copper-gold deposits.
Supervisors: Caroline Tiddy (University of South Australia), Adrienne Brotodewo (University of South Australia)
University of South Australia & University College London
Masters by Coursework: Linking pyrite chemistry to mineralization across the Delamerian orogeny, South Australia.
Supervisors: Adrienne Brotodewo (University of South Australia), Caroline Tiddy (University of South Australia)
University of South Australia
Honours: Constraining the hidden Delamerian margin: A geochemical and geochronological analysis of an arc undercover.
Supervisors: Alan Collins (University of Adelaide), Darwinaji Subarkah (University of Adelaide), Morgan Blades (University of Adelaide)
University of Newcastle
Honours: Investigations into the geology of the Tumut Trough, Lachlan Orogen, NSW.
Supervisors: Robin Offler (University of Newcastle), Ryan Dwyer (University of Newcastle), Mark Eastlake (Geological Survey of NSW)
University of South Australia
Honours: Coiled tubing drilling for mineral exploration: Low-torque drilling tools.
Supervisors: Michael Evans (University of South Australia), Tim Lau (University of South Australia), Soren Soe (University of South Australia)
University of Adelaide
Honours: Geochronological analysis of the McArthur and Tawallah Groups, McArthur Basin: Age constraints, provenance and implications for basin evolution.
Supervisors: Alan Collins (University of Adelaide), Morgan Blades (University of Adelaide)
University of Adelaide
Honours: Copper movement in active volcanic systems.
Supervisors: Lucy McGee (University of Adelaide), Justin Payne (University of South Australia), Mark Reagan (University of Iowa)
University of Adelaide
Honours: Age, tectonic geography and provenance of the Renner Group, Tomkinson Province, Northern Territory.
Supervisors: Alan Collins (University of Adelaide), Morgan Blades (University of Adelaide), Bo Yang (University of Adelaide), Jo Whelan (Northern Territory Geological Survey), Amber Jarrett (Geosciences Australia)
University of Adelaide
Honours: Deciphering the origin of high carbon shales: The Amungee organofacies conundrum, Velkerri formation, Greater McArthur Basin.
Supervisors: Alan Collins (University of Adelaide), Morgan Blades (University of Adelaide)
Curtin University
Honours: Fluid circulation measurement for automated drilling.
Supervisors: Siavash Khaksar (Curtin University), Masood Mostofi (Curtin University), Thomas Richard (Curtin University)
Curtin University
Honours: Predictive simulink modelling of cuttings velocity in drilling fluid for depth matching (under embargo).
Supervisors: Masood Mostofi (Curtin University), Dimple Quyn (Curtin University)
University of South Australia
Honours: Coiled tubing drilling for mineral exploration: Low-torque drilling tools.
Supervisors: Michael Evans (University of South Australia), Tim Lau (University of South Australia), Soren Soe (University of South Australia)
University of Adelaide
Honours: Neoproterozoic interglacial geochemistry and sedimentology of the Tapley Hill Formation in Kingsmill Kreek, Arkaroola, South Australia.
Supervisors: Morgan Blades (University of Adelaide), Alan Collins (University of Adelaide), Phil Gilmore (Geological Survey of NSW), Adrian Fabris (Geological Survey of SA)
University of Adelaide
Honours: Copper isotope method development for determining the source of mineralised provinces.
Supervisors: Lucy McGee (University of Adelaide), Juraj Farkas (University of Adelaide)
University of Adelaide
Honours: The timing of high temperature metamorphism at the Snaefell magnetite deposit, South Australia.
Supervisors: Marin Hand (University of Adelaide), Laura Morrissey (University of Adelaide)
University of South Australia
Honours: Assessing biogeochemical expression at Blue-Rose copper and gold prospect.
Supervisors: Justin Payne (University of South Australia), Anna Petts (Geological Survey of SA), Carmen Krapf (Geological Survey of SA)
University of Adelaide
Honours: Geochemical analysis of the McArthur and Tawallah Groups, McArthur Basin: Chemostratigraphy & palaeo-redox proxies using shales and carbonates.
Supervisors: Alan Collins (University of Adelaide), Juraj Farkas (University of Adelaide)
Curtin University
Honours: Testing autonomous data interpretation algorithms (under embargo).
Supervisor: Masood Mostofi (Curtin University)
University of Newcastle
Honours: Geochemistry of the Loch Lilly-Kars volcanics and correlation along the Tasman Line, Eastern Australia.
Supervisors: Robin Offler (University of Newcastle), Ryan Dwyer (University of Newcastle), David Boutelier (University of Newcastle)
Curtin University
Honours: Simulation of power hydraulic systems using Simulink and Simscape (under embargo).
Supervisor: Masood Mostofi (Curtin University)
University of Adelaide
Honours: The fractionation of copper isotopes in granitic and mafic intrusions: mafic enclaves in the Mannum granite, a case study.
Supervisors: Lucy McGee (University of Adelaide), Justin Payne (University of South Australia), Juraj Farkas (University of Adelaide)
University of Adelaide
Honours: Dating and characterising a newly discovered sedimentary basin in the East Tennant region.
Supervisor: Alan Collins (University of Adelaide)
University of Adelaide
Honours: Sr-Nd isotopic characteristics of the Kanmantoo Cu-Au deposit.
Supervisors: Lucy McGee (University of Adelaide), Laura Morrissey (University of South Australia), Juraj Farkas (University of Adelaide)
Curtin University
Honours: Software simulation of reverse circulation air drilling.
Supervisor: Dimple Quyn (Curtin University), Masood Mostofi (Curtin University)
University of Adelaide
Honours: Copper isotopes tracing metal transport and concentration at the Whakaari embryonic prophyry copper deposit.
Supervisors: Lucy McGee (University of Adelaide), Justin Payne (University of South Australia), Simon Turner (Macquarie University)
University of Adelaide
Honours: Detrital provenance and geochronology of the Burra, Umberatana and Wilpena Groups in the Mount Lofty Ranges.
Supervisors: Alan Collins (University of Adelaide), Morgan Blades (University of Adelaide), Chris Clark (Curtin University), Phil Gilmore (Geological Survey of NSW)
Curtin University
Honours: Continuation of the experimental study of shale stability using different additives in water based drilling fluid (under embargo).
Supervisor: Masood Mostofi (Curtin University)
University of South Australia
Honours: Coiled tubing drilling for mineral exploration: Low-torque drilling tools.
Supervisors: Michael Evans (University of South Australia), Tim Lau (University of South Australia), Soren Soe (University of South Australia)
A key part of the MinEx CRC agenda is to train the next generation of professionals in the skills required to utilise and maximise the impact of new technologies and ideas generated.
