The University of Queensland

Regional volcanism of northern Zealandia: Post-Gondwana break-up magmatism on an extended, submerged continent

Mortimer, N., Gans, P. B., Meffre, S., Martin, C. E., Seton, M., Williams, S., Turnbull, R. E., Quilty, P. G., Micklethwaite, S., Timm, C., Sutherland, R., Bache, F., Collot, J., Maurizot, P., Rouillard, P. and Rollet, N. (2018). Regional volcanism of northern Zealandia: Post-Gondwana break-up magmatism on an extended, submerged continent. Large igneous provinces from Gondwana and adjacent regions. (pp. 199-226) edited by S. Sensarma and B. C. Storey. London, United Kingdom: Geological Society of London. doi: 10.1144/SP463.9

Transient permeability in fault stepovers and rapid rates of orogenic gold deposit formation

Micklethwaite, Steven, Ford, Arianne, Witt, Walter and Sheldon, Heather A. (2017). Transient permeability in fault stepovers and rapid rates of orogenic gold deposit formation. Crustal permeability. (pp. 249-259) edited by Tom Gleeson and Steven E. Ingebritsen. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley. doi: 10.1002/9781119166573.ch20

Complex sulfur speciation in scapolite – Implications for the role of scapolite as a redox and fluid chemistry buffer in crustal fluids

Hamisi, Jonathan, Etschmann, Barbara, Tomkins, Andrew, Pitcairn, Iain, Pintér, Zsanett, Wlodek, Adam, Morrissey, Laura, Micklethwaite, Steven, Trcera, Nicolas, Mills, Stuart and Brugger, Joël (2023). Complex sulfur speciation in scapolite – Implications for the role of scapolite as a redox and fluid chemistry buffer in crustal fluids. Gondwana Research, 121, 418-435. doi: 10.1016/j.gr.2023.05.005

Decarbonisation to drive dramatic increase in mining waste–options for reduction

Valenta, Rick K., Lèbre, Éléonore, Antonio, Christian, Franks, Daniel M., Jokovic, Vladimir, Micklethwaite, Steven, Parbhakar-Fox, Anita, Runge, Kym, Savinova, Ekaterina, Segura-Salazar, Juliana, Stringer, Martin, Verster, Isabella and Yahyaei, Mohsen (2023). Decarbonisation to drive dramatic increase in mining waste–options for reduction. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 190 106859, 1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.resconrec.2022.106859

Reactivation of magma pathways: insights from field observations, geochronology, geomechanical tests, and numerical models

Thiele, Samuel T., Cruden, Alexander R., Zhang, Xi, Micklethwaite, Steven and Matchan, Erin L. (2021). Reactivation of magma pathways: insights from field observations, geochronology, geomechanical tests, and numerical models. Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth, 126 (5) e2020JB021477. doi: 10.1029/2020jb021477

Formation of Mg-carbonates and Mg-hydroxides via calcite replacement controlled by fluid pressure

Duan, Gan, Brugger, Joël, Etschmann, Barbara, Ram, Rahul, Frierdich, Andrew and Micklethwaite, Steven (2021). Formation of Mg-carbonates and Mg-hydroxides via calcite replacement controlled by fluid pressure. Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology, 176 (1) 1, 1-14. doi: 10.1007/s00410-020-01755-4

Dyke apertures record stress accumulation during sustained volcanism

Thiele, Samuel T., Cruden, Alexander R., Micklethwaite, Steven, Bunger, Andrew P. and Köpping, Jonas (2020). Dyke apertures record stress accumulation during sustained volcanism. Scientific Reports, 10 (1) 17335. doi: 10.1038/s41598-020-74361-w

Ore shoots in folded and fractured rocks – Insights from 3D modelling of the Fosterville gold deposit (Victoria, Australia)

Vollgger, Stefan A., Wilson, Christopher J.L., Micklethwaite, Steven, Tomkins, Andrew G. and Cruden, Alexander R. (2020). Ore shoots in folded and fractured rocks – Insights from 3D modelling of the Fosterville gold deposit (Victoria, Australia). Ore Geology Reviews, 118 103272, 1-14. doi: 10.1016/j.oregeorev.2019.103272

Aseismic refinement of orogenic gold systems

Voisey, Christopher R., Willis, David, Tomkins, Andrew G., Wilson, Christopher J.L., Micklethwaite, Steven, Salvemini, Filomena, Bougoure, Jeremy and Rickard, William D.A. (2020). Aseismic refinement of orogenic gold systems. Economic Geology, 115 (1), 33-50. doi: 10.5382/econgeo.4692

Scale matters: The influence of structural inheritance on fracture patterns

Samsu, Anindita, Cruden, Alexander R., Micklethwaite, Steven, Grose, Lachlan and Vollgger, Stefan A. (2020). Scale matters: The influence of structural inheritance on fracture patterns. Journal of Structural Geology, 130 103896, 1-16. doi: 10.1016/j.jsg.2019.103896

Interpreting geology from geophysics in poly-deformed and mineralised terranes; the Otago Schist and the Hyde-Macraes Shear Zone

Blundell, Casey C., Armit, Robin, Ailleres, Laurent, Micklethwaite, Steven, Martin, Adam and Betts, Peter (2019). Interpreting geology from geophysics in poly-deformed and mineralised terranes; the Otago Schist and the Hyde-Macraes Shear Zone. New Zealand Journal of Geology and Geophysics, 62 (4), 550-572. doi: 10.1080/00288306.2019.1579741

Magma production along the Lord Howe Seamount Chain, northern Zealandia

Seton, Maria, Williams, Simon, Mortimer, Nick, Meffre, Sebastien, Micklethwaite, Steven and Zahirovic, Sabin (2019). Magma production along the Lord Howe Seamount Chain, northern Zealandia. Geological Magazine, 156 (9), 1605-1617. doi: 10.1017/S0016756818000912

The influence of basement faults on local extension directions: Insights from potential field geophysics and field observations

Samsu, Anindita, Cruden, Alexander R., Hall, Mike, Micklethwaite, Steven and Denyszyn, Steven W. (2019). The influence of basement faults on local extension directions: Insights from potential field geophysics and field observations. Basin Research, 31 (4), 782-807. doi: 10.1111/bre.12344

Extraction of high-resolution structural orientations from digital data: a Bayesian approach

Thiele, Samuel T., Grose, Lachlan, Cui, Tiangang, Cruden, Alexander R. and Micklethwaite, Steven (2019). Extraction of high-resolution structural orientations from digital data: a Bayesian approach. Journal of Structural Geology, 122, 106-115. doi: 10.1016/j.jsg.2019.03.001

Review of drones, photogrammetry and emerging sensor technology for the study of dykes: best practises and future potential

Dering, Gregory M., Micklethwaite, Steven, Thiele, Samuel T., Vollgger, Stefan A. and Cruden, Alexander R. (2019). Review of drones, photogrammetry and emerging sensor technology for the study of dykes: best practises and future potential. Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research, 373, 148-166. doi: 10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2019.01.018

Evidence for dyke-parallel shear during syn-intrusion fracturing

Dering, Gregory M., Micklethwaite, Steven, Cruden, Alexander R., Barnes, Stephen J. and Fiorentini, Marco L. (2019). Evidence for dyke-parallel shear during syn-intrusion fracturing. Earth and Planetary Science Letters, 507, 119-130. doi: 10.1016/j.epsl.2018.10.024

Changes in crystallinity and tracer-isotope distribution of Goethite during Fe(II)-accelerated recrystallization

Southall, Scarlett C., Micklethwaite, Steven, Wilson, Siobhan A. and Frierdich, Andrew J. (2018). Changes in crystallinity and tracer-isotope distribution of Goethite during Fe(II)-accelerated recrystallization. ACS Earth and Space Chemistry, 2 (12), 1271-1282. doi: 10.1021/acsearthspacechem.8b00100

Magma plumbing systems: a geophysical perspective

Magee, Craig, Stevenson, Carl T.E., Ebmeier, Susanna K., Keir, Derek, Hammond, James O.S., Gottsmann, Joachim H., Whaler, Kathryn A., Schofield, Nick, Jackson, Christopher A.-L., Petronis, Michael S., O'Driscoll, Brian, Morgan, Joanna, Cruden, Alexander, Vollgger, Stefan A., Dering, Greg, Micklethwaite, Steven and Jackson, Matthew D. (2018). Magma plumbing systems: a geophysical perspective. Journal of Petrology, 59 (6), 1217-1251. doi: 10.1093/petrology/egy064

Rapid, semi-automatic fracture and contact mapping for point clouds, images and geophysical data

Thiele, Samuel T., Grose, Lachlan, Samsu, Anindita, Micklethwaite, Steven, Vollgger, Stefan A. and Cruden, Alexander R. (2017). Rapid, semi-automatic fracture and contact mapping for point clouds, images and geophysical data. Solid Earth, 8 (6), 1241-1253. doi: 10.5194/se-8-1241-2017

An interactive image segmentation method for lithological boundary detection: A rapid mapping tool for geologists

Vasuki, Yathunanthan, Holden, Eun-Jung, Kovesi, Peter and Micklethwaite, Steven (2017). An interactive image segmentation method for lithological boundary detection: A rapid mapping tool for geologists. Computers and Geosciences, 100, 27-40. doi: 10.1016/j.cageo.2016.12.001

Evidence for two stages of mineralization in West Africa's largest gold deposit: Obuasi, Ghana

Fougerouse, Denis, Micklethwaite, Steven, Ulrich, Stanislav, Miller, John, Godel, Bélinda, Adams, David T. and McCuaig, T. Campbell (2017). Evidence for two stages of mineralization in West Africa's largest gold deposit: Obuasi, Ghana. Economic Geology, 112 (1), 3-22. doi: 10.2113/econgeo.112.1.3

Melanesian back-arc basin and arc development: constraints from the eastern Coral Sea

Seton, Maria, Mortimer, Nick, Williams, Simon, Quilty, Patrick, Gans, Phil, Meffre, Sebastien, Micklethwaite, Steven, Zahirovic, Sabin, Moore, Jarrod and Matthews, Kara J. (2016). Melanesian back-arc basin and arc development: constraints from the eastern Coral Sea. Gondwana Research, 39, 77-95. doi: 10.1016/j.gr.2016.06.011

An elevated perspective: dyke-related fracture networks analysed with uav photogrammetry

Dering, Gregory, Micklethwaite, Steven, Barnes, Stephen J., Fiorentini, Marco, Cruden, Alexander and Tohver, Eric (2016). An elevated perspective: dyke-related fracture networks analysed with uav photogrammetry. Acta Geologica Sinica, 90 (s1), 54-55. doi: 10.1111/1755-6724.12884

High spatial resolution mapping of dykes using Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) photogrammetry: new insights on emplacement processes

Cruden, Alexander, Vollgger, Stefan, Dering, Greg and Micklethwaite, Steven (2016). High spatial resolution mapping of dykes using Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) photogrammetry: new insights on emplacement processes. Acta Geologica Sinica, 90 (s1), 52-53. doi: 10.1111/1755-6724.12883

Nanoscale gold clusters in arsenopyrite controlled by growth rate not concentration: Evidence from atom probe microscopy

Fougerouse, Denis, Reddy, Steven M., Saxey, David W., Rickard, William D.A., Van Riessen, Arie and Micklethwaite, Steven (2016). Nanoscale gold clusters in arsenopyrite controlled by growth rate not concentration: Evidence from atom probe microscopy. American Mineralogist, 101 (8), 1916-1919. doi: 10.2138/am-2016-5781CCBYNCND

The golden ark: Arsenopyrite crystal plasticity and the retention of gold through high strain and metamorphism

Fougerouse, Denis, Micklethwaite, Steven, Halfpenny, Angela, Reddy, Steven M., Cliff, John B., Martin, Laure A. J., Kilburn, Matt, Guagliardo, Paul and Ulrich, Stanislav (2016). The golden ark: Arsenopyrite crystal plasticity and the retention of gold through high strain and metamorphism. Terra Nova, 28 (3), 181-187. doi: 10.1111/ter.12206

Gold remobilisation and formation of high grade ore shoots driven by dissolution-reprecipitation replacement and Ni substitution into auriferous arsenopyrite

Fougerouse, Denis, Micklethwaite, Steven, Tomkins, Andrew G., Mei, Yuan, Kilburn, Matt, Guagliardo, Paul, Fisher, Louise A., Halfpenny, Angela, Gee, Mary, Paterson, David and Howard, Daryl L. (2016). Gold remobilisation and formation of high grade ore shoots driven by dissolution-reprecipitation replacement and Ni substitution into auriferous arsenopyrite. Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, 178, 143-159. doi: 10.1016/j.gca.2016.01.040

Distinguishing between local versus regional extension as a control on orogenic gold mineralisation: The new 2.4Moz Castle Hill Camp, WA

Warren, James D., Thébaud, Nicolas, Miller, John M. and Micklethwaite, Steven (2015). Distinguishing between local versus regional extension as a control on orogenic gold mineralisation: The new 2.4Moz Castle Hill Camp, WA. Precambrian Research, 269, 242-260. doi: 10.1016/j.precamres.2015.08.008

Quantified, multi-scale X-ray fluorescence element mapping using the Maia detector array: application to mineral deposit studies

Fisher, Louise A., Fougerouse, Denis, Cleverley, James S., Ryan, Christopher G., Micklethwaite, Steven, Halfpenny, Angela, Hough, Robert M., Gee, Mary, Paterson, David, Howard, Daryl L. and Spiers, Kathryn (2015). Quantified, multi-scale X-ray fluorescence element mapping using the Maia detector array: application to mineral deposit studies. Mineralium Deposita, 50 (6), 665-674. doi: 10.1007/s00126-014-0562-z

Insights into the mechanics of en-échelon sigmoidal vein formation using ultra-high resolution photogrammetry and computed tomography

Thiele, Samuel T., Micklethwaite, Steven, Bourke, Paul, Verrall, Michael and Kovesi, Peter (2015). Insights into the mechanics of en-échelon sigmoidal vein formation using ultra-high resolution photogrammetry and computed tomography. Journal of Structural Geology, 77, 27-44. doi: 10.1016/j.jsg.2015.05.006

Magmatic controls on the genesis of Ni-Cu±(PGE) sulphide mineralisation on Mars

Baumgartner, R. J., Fiorentini, M. L., Baratoux, D., Micklethwaite, S., Sener, A. K., Lorand, J. P. and McCuaig, T. C. (2015). Magmatic controls on the genesis of Ni-Cu±(PGE) sulphide mineralisation on Mars. Ore Geology Reviews, 65 (P1), 400-412. doi: 10.1016/j.oregeorev.2014.10.004

The where and how of faults, fluids and permeability - insights from fault stepovers, scaling properties and gold mineralisation

Micklethwaite, S., Ford, A., Witt, W. and Sheldon, H. A. (2015). The where and how of faults, fluids and permeability - insights from fault stepovers, scaling properties and gold mineralisation. Geofluids, 15 (1-2), 240-251. doi: 10.1111/gfl.12102

Ground-based and UAV-Based photogrammetry: a multi-scale, high-resolution mapping tool for structural geology and paleoseismology

Bemis, Sean P., Micklethwaite, Steven, Turner, Darren, James, Mike R., Akciz, Sinan, T. Thiele, Sam and Bangash, Hasnain Ali (2014). Ground-based and UAV-Based photogrammetry: a multi-scale, high-resolution mapping tool for structural geology and paleoseismology. Journal of Structural Geology, 69 (PA), 163-178. doi: 10.1016/j.jsg.2014.10.007

Semi-automatic mapping of geological structures using UAV-based photogrammetric data: an image analysis approach

Vasuki, Yathunanthan, Holden, Eun-Jung, Kovesi, Peter and Micklethwaite, Steven (2014). Semi-automatic mapping of geological structures using UAV-based photogrammetric data: an image analysis approach. Computers and Geosciences, 69, 22-32. doi: 10.1016/j.cageo.2014.04.012

Distant off-fault damage and gold mineralization: The impact of rock heterogeneity

Moir, H., Lunn, R. J., Micklethwaite, S. and Shipton, Z. K. (2013). Distant off-fault damage and gold mineralization: The impact of rock heterogeneity. Tectonophysics, 608, 461-467. doi: 10.1016/j.tecto.2013.08.043

Active fault and shear processes and their implications for mineral deposit formation and discovery

Micklethwaite, Steven, Sheldon, Heather A. and Baker, Timothy (2010). Active fault and shear processes and their implications for mineral deposit formation and discovery. Journal of Structural Geology, 32 (2), 151-165. doi: 10.1016/j.jsg.2009.10.009

Mechanisms of faulting and permeability enhancement during epithermal mineralisation: Cracow goldfield, Australia

Micklethwaite, Steven (2009). Mechanisms of faulting and permeability enhancement during epithermal mineralisation: Cracow goldfield, Australia. Journal of Structural Geology, 31 (3), 288-300. doi: 10.1016/j.jsg.2008.11.016

Strike-slip fault terminations at seismogenic depths: The structure and kinematics of the Glacier Lakes fault, Sierra Nevada United States

Kirkpatrick, James D., Shipton, Z. K., Evans, J. P., Micklethwaite, S., Lim, S. J. and McKillop, P. (2008). Strike-slip fault terminations at seismogenic depths: The structure and kinematics of the Glacier Lakes fault, Sierra Nevada United States. Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth, 113 (4) B04304. doi: 10.1029/2007JB005311

Optimally oriented "fault-valve" thrusts: Evidence for aftershock-related fluid pressure pulses?

Micklethwaite, S. (2008). Optimally oriented "fault-valve" thrusts: Evidence for aftershock-related fluid pressure pulses?. Geochemistry, Geophysics, Geosystems, 9 (4) Q04012, n/a-n/a. doi: 10.1029/2007GC001916

Damage and permeability around faults: Implications for mineralization

Sheldon, Heather A. and Micklethwaite, Steven (2007). Damage and permeability around faults: Implications for mineralization. Geology, 35 (10), 903-906. doi: 10.1130/G23860A.1

The significance of linear trends and clusters of fault-related mesothermal lode cold mineralization

Micklethwaite, Steven (2007). The significance of linear trends and clusters of fault-related mesothermal lode cold mineralization. Economic Geology, 102 (6), 1157-1164. doi: 10.2113/gsecongeo.102.6.1157

Progressive fault triggering and fluid flow in aftershock domains: Examples from mineralized Archaean fault systems

Micklethwaite, Steven and Cox, Stephen F. (2006). Progressive fault triggering and fluid flow in aftershock domains: Examples from mineralized Archaean fault systems. Earth and Planetary Science Letters, 250 (1-2), 318-330. doi: 10.1016/j.epsl.2006.07.050

Fault-segment rupture, aftershock-zone fluid flow, and mineralization

Micklethwaite, Steven and Cox, Stephen F. (2004). Fault-segment rupture, aftershock-zone fluid flow, and mineralization. Geology, 32 (9), 813-816. doi: 10.1130/G20559.1

Novel ‘Complex Orebodies Approach’ to assess deposit feasibility in minerals processing design

Verster, I., Antonio, C., Hilden, M., Ziemski, M., Seligmann, B., Micklethwaite, S., Ghoreishi-Madiseh, S.A., Lamb, A., Qian, B., Car, M. and Valenta, R. (2022). Novel ‘Complex Orebodies Approach’ to assess deposit feasibility in minerals processing design. Integration, Optimisation and Design of Mineral Processing Circuits '22, Online, 13-14 June 2022.

Exploring backscattered imaging in low voltage FE-SEM

Lewis, P., Micklethwaite, S., Harrington, J., Dixon, M., Brydson, R. and Hondow, N. (2015). Exploring backscattered imaging in low voltage FE-SEM. Institute of Physics Publishing. doi: 10.1088/1742-6596/644/1/012019

A GIS-based exploration initiative to help steer sustainable development

Ford, Arianne, Micklethwaite, Steven, Devi, Bernadetta and McKenna, Phillip (2015). A GIS-based exploration initiative to help steer sustainable development. 13th SGA Biennial Meeting on Mineral Resources in a Sustainable World, Nancy, France, 24-27 August 2015. France: Association Scientifique pour la Géologie et ses Applications.

Development of digital techniques for mapping an open pit at Coolgardie, Western Australia

Bangash, H. A., Micklethwaite, S., Bourke, P. and Kovesi, P. (2015). Development of digital techniques for mapping an open pit at Coolgardie, Western Australia. 77th EAGE Conference and Exhibition 2015: Earth Science for Energy and Environment 2015, Madrid, Spain, 1 - 4 June 2015. Houten, the Netherlands: European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers, EAGE. doi: 10.3997/2214-4609.201413405

Review of mineral processing technologies suitable for arsenic recovery from sulphidic ores and wastes

e Abreu, Susana Brito, Southam, Gordon, Villa Gomez, Denys, Ma, Xiaodong, Vaughan, James, Micklethwaite, Steven, Forbes, Liza and Parbhakar-Fox, Anita (2022). Review of mineral processing technologies suitable for arsenic recovery from sulphidic ores and wastes. Brisbane, QLD Australia: The University of Queensland.

Data relating to the Complex Orebodies Review of the Izok Lake Corridor Project (Izok-Dataroom-UQ)

Micklethwaite, Steven, Verster, Lizette, Antonio, Christian, Ziemski, Marcin, Hilden, Marco, Ghoreishi-Madiseh, Ali, Kuyuk, Ali, Kalantari, Hossein, Sasmito, Agus, Hernandez-Santin, Lorna, Erskine, Peter, Cote, Claire, Lebre, Eleanor and Seligman, Benjamin (2022). Data relating to the Complex Orebodies Review of the Izok Lake Corridor Project (Izok-Dataroom-UQ). The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.48610/9a95ed5

A Complex Orebodies Review of the Izok Lake Corridor Project: Final Report 5

Seligmann, Benjamin and Micklethwaite, Steven (2021). A Complex Orebodies Review of the Izok Lake Corridor Project: Final Report 5. Brisbane, QLD Australia: Sustainable Minerals Institute.

A Complex Orebodies review of the Izok Lake Corridor Project. Project Final Report Executive Summary

Micklethwaite, Steven (2021). A Complex Orebodies review of the Izok Lake Corridor Project. Project Final Report Executive Summary. Brisbane, QLD Australia: Sustainable Minerals Institute.

Voyage report for SS2012V06 Eastern Coral Sea Tectonics (ECOSAT), R/V Southern Surveyor

Seton, M., Williams, S., Mortimer, N., Meffre, S. and Micklethwaite, S. (2016). Voyage report for SS2012V06 Eastern Coral Sea Tectonics (ECOSAT), R/V Southern Surveyor. Clayton, VIC Australia: CSIRO.

Multiscale analysis of deposit spacing and endowment using wavelet analysis: A case study on orogenic gold deposits

Doutre, Raphael, Micklethwaite, Steven, Ford, Arianne, Hayward, Nicholas and McCuaig, Campbell (2015). Multiscale analysis of deposit spacing and endowment using wavelet analysis: A case study on orogenic gold deposits. Crawley, WA Australia: Centre for Exploration Targeting.

Earthquakes with the Midas Touch

Micklethwaite, Steven (2012, 09 01). Earthquakes with the Midas Touch Centre for Exploration Targeting Newsletter 5-7.

Earthquakes with the Midas Touch

Micklethwaite, Steven (2011, 01 01). Earthquakes with the Midas Touch Australasian Science