Our MinEx CRC Publication Spotlight showcases peer-reviewed and publicly available scientific publications arising from research across the CRC.

This spotlight features a recent publication led by MinEx CRC postgraduate student Nikita Beloborodov, in collaboration with researchers from Curtin University. The paper, published in Geoenergy, investigates innovative seismic monitoring techniques for tracking subsurface CO₂ plume evolution using an electric sparker source and distributed acoustic sensing (DAS).

The research demonstrates how distributed acoustic sensing can be used to monitor changes beneath the Earth’s surface with high spatial resolution. While the study focuses on geological carbon storage, the advances in seismic imaging and monitoring have broader relevance for mineral exploration, where improved subsurface characterisation is essential for understanding geological structures and reducing exploration uncertainty.

The publication contributes to the growing body of research exploring the application of fibre optic sensing technologies in geoscience and highlights the versatility of methods being developed through MinEx CRC’s research program.

It also reflects the strength of collaboration between MinEx CRC and Curtin University, while showcasing the valuable contributions being made by our postgraduate student cohort. Supporting emerging researchers remains an important part of MinEx CRC’s legacy, with student-led research continuing to generate high-quality scientific outcomes.

Congratulations to Nikita Beloborodov, Konstantin Tertyshnikov, Roman Isaenkov, Boris Gurevich, Pavel Shashkin, Olivia Collet, Mikhail Vorobev and Roman Pevzner on this publication.

Readers interested in learning more are encouraged to connect directly with the authors or contact admin@minexcrc.com.au.