A few examples of ongoing and recent research projects are outlined below. See my list of publications for further information on my research.
This project investigates the long-term interplay between tectonics, climate, and ore formation over the last billion years of Earth history. A key focus is the Central African Copperbelt, but it also extends to other sediment-hosted Cu-Co systems globally. The research integrates geochronology, geochemistry, structural geology, and plate tectonic modeling.
This project proposal (currently seeking expressions of interest) focuses on developing mineral chemistry tools to enhance exploration for sediment-hosted Cu-Co deposits. One approach is using Resistate Indicator Minerals (RIMs), which preserve geochemical signatures in weathered terrains, offering a new vectoring method for mineral deposits.
This research examined the sediment-hosted base metal systems in the Rocky Cape Group of northwest Tasmania, considering their implications for a Mesoproterozoic Australia-Laurentia connection. The study combines structural geology, geochemistry, and basin analysis to understand the controls on mineralisation.
This research is focused on using a global compilation of Pb isotope data (along with complementary isotopes such as Nd and Hf) to understand isotopic heterogeneity in ore forming regions throughout Earth’s history. This research is in partnership with Laurentian University’s Metal Earth Project and the Geological Survey of Canada.