Associate Professor Carlos Spier
Associate Professor

Carlos Spier

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Background

I am a professional geologist with over 30 years of technical and managerial experience, working for large organisations such as Vale and BHP Billiton, participating and managing complex projects in South America, Australia, and West Africa. Skilled in leading technical services and geological exploration for underground and open pit mines, my career experience includes exploration, mine geology and resource estimations of multiple commodities, geometallurgical studies, mine-to-mill reconciliations, project management and project evaluation.

I have a profound interest in earth sciences and mining. The development and training of junior professionals and geoscientists was one of my passions in the industry. Both interests led me to recently join the academia. My research interests are in the areas of economic geology, exploration geochemistry, geometallurgy and ore body modelling.

Availability

Associate Professor Carlos Spier is:
Available for supervision

Fields of research

Earth Sciences Geochemistry Geology

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy of Geology and Mineralogy, Universidade de São Paulo (USP)

Research interests

  • Economic Geology

    Genesis of ore deposits, particularly iron ore and supergenic ores.

  • Exploration Geochemistry

  • Ore Body and Geometallurgical Modelling

Search Professor Carlos Spier’s works on UQ eSpace

24 works between 1999 and 2024
All (24) Journal Article (17) Conference Publication (5) Other Outputs (2)

1 - 20 of 24 works

2024

Journal Article

Zircon coupled dissolution-precipitation textures distinguish xenocrystic cargo from rare magmatic zircon in the Paleoarchean Bacuri Mafic-Ultramafic layered Complex, Brazil

Spier, Carlos Alberto, Daczko, Nathan R. and Zhou, Renjie (2024). Zircon coupled dissolution-precipitation textures distinguish xenocrystic cargo from rare magmatic zircon in the Paleoarchean Bacuri Mafic-Ultramafic layered Complex, Brazil. Precambrian Research, 404 107342, 107342. doi: 10.1016/j.precamres.2024.107342

Zircon coupled dissolution-precipitation textures distinguish xenocrystic cargo from rare magmatic zircon in the Paleoarchean Bacuri Mafic-Ultramafic layered Complex, Brazil

2024

Journal Article

A mineralogy characterisation technique for copper ore in flotation pulp using deep learning machine vision with optical microscopy

Koh, Edwin J.Y., Amini, Eiman, Spier, Carlos A., McLachlan, Geoffrey J., Xie, Weiguo and Beaton, Nick (2024). A mineralogy characterisation technique for copper ore in flotation pulp using deep learning machine vision with optical microscopy. Minerals Engineering, 205 108481, 1-16. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2023.108481

A mineralogy characterisation technique for copper ore in flotation pulp using deep learning machine vision with optical microscopy

2023

Journal Article

Addressing geological challenges in mineral resource estimation: a comparative study of deep learning and traditional techniques

Battalgazy, Nurassyl, Valenta, Rick, Gow, Paul, Spier, Carlos and Forbes, Gordon (2023). Addressing geological challenges in mineral resource estimation: a comparative study of deep learning and traditional techniques. Minerals, 13 (7) 982, 982. doi: 10.3390/min13070982

Addressing geological challenges in mineral resource estimation: a comparative study of deep learning and traditional techniques

2022

Other Outputs

Using mobile LiDAR to improve undergroundgeology mapping

Gray, Jane, Spier, Carlos, Sofonia, Jeremy and Napier, Paul (2022, 04 22). Using mobile LiDAR to improve undergroundgeology mapping AusIMM Bulletin

Using mobile LiDAR to improve undergroundgeology mapping

2022

Journal Article

Middle Permian magmatism in the Tangjia-Sumdo region, Tibet: evidence for intra-oceanic subduction

Wang, Bin, Xie, Chao-Ming, Spier, Carlos A., Dong, Yong-Sheng, Yu, Yun-Peng, Song, Yu-Hang, Duan, Meng-Long and Yakymchuk, Chris (2022). Middle Permian magmatism in the Tangjia-Sumdo region, Tibet: evidence for intra-oceanic subduction. International Geology Review, 65 (4), 1-22. doi: 10.1080/00206814.2022.2056718

Middle Permian magmatism in the Tangjia-Sumdo region, Tibet: evidence for intra-oceanic subduction

2021

Journal Article

Zircon U-Pb isotopic and geochemical study of metanorites from the chromite-mineralised Bacuri Mafic-Ultramafic Complex: insights of a Paleoarchean crust in the Amapá Block, Guyana Shield, Brazil

Spier, Carlos Alberto, Ferreira Filho, Cesar Fonseca and Daczko, Nathan (2021). Zircon U-Pb isotopic and geochemical study of metanorites from the chromite-mineralised Bacuri Mafic-Ultramafic Complex: insights of a Paleoarchean crust in the Amapá Block, Guyana Shield, Brazil. Gondwana Research, 105, 262-289. doi: 10.1016/j.gr.2021.09.010

Zircon U-Pb isotopic and geochemical study of metanorites from the chromite-mineralised Bacuri Mafic-Ultramafic Complex: insights of a Paleoarchean crust in the Amapá Block, Guyana Shield, Brazil

2021

Journal Article

Magma mixing in the genesis of the Qingshanbao granitoids in the Longshoushan area: implications for the tectonic evolution of the North Qilian orogenic belt, NW China

Liu, Wen-Heng, Spier, Carlos, Niu, Yu-Ben, Liu, Xiao-Dong, Yan, Jie, Wang, Kai-Xing and Pan, Jia-Yong (2021). Magma mixing in the genesis of the Qingshanbao granitoids in the Longshoushan area: implications for the tectonic evolution of the North Qilian orogenic belt, NW China. Geological Journal, 56 (9) gj.4195, 1-24. doi: 10.1002/gj.4195

Magma mixing in the genesis of the Qingshanbao granitoids in the Longshoushan area: implications for the tectonic evolution of the North Qilian orogenic belt, NW China

2020

Journal Article

From Fresh Itabirites and Carbonates to Weathered Iron Ore: Mineral Composition, Density and Porosity of Different Fresh and Altered Rocks from the Quadrilátero Ferrífero, Brazil

Ribeiro, Diniz, Moraes, Israel, Kwitko-Ribeiro, Rogerio, Braga, Deivid, Spier, Carlos and Santos, Pedro (2020). From Fresh Itabirites and Carbonates to Weathered Iron Ore: Mineral Composition, Density and Porosity of Different Fresh and Altered Rocks from the Quadrilátero Ferrífero, Brazil. Minerals, 11 (1) 29, 1-30. doi: 10.3390/min11010029

From Fresh Itabirites and Carbonates to Weathered Iron Ore: Mineral Composition, Density and Porosity of Different Fresh and Altered Rocks from the Quadrilátero Ferrífero, Brazil

2020

Journal Article

Microbial weathering signatures in lateritic ferruginous duricrusts

Levett, Alan, Vasconcelos, Paulo M., Gagen, Emma J., Rintoul, Llew, Spier, Carlos, Guagliardo, Paul and Southam, Gordon (2020). Microbial weathering signatures in lateritic ferruginous duricrusts. Earth and Planetary Science Letters, 538 116209, 1-16. doi: 10.1016/j.epsl.2020.116209

Microbial weathering signatures in lateritic ferruginous duricrusts

2020

Journal Article

Mineralogy and genesis of rare Al-phosphate minerals in weathered itabirite and iron ore from the Quadrilátero Ferrífero, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Spier, C. A., Kumar, A. and Nunes, A. P.L. (2020). Mineralogy and genesis of rare Al-phosphate minerals in weathered itabirite and iron ore from the Quadrilátero Ferrífero, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Ore Geology Reviews, 118 103359. doi: 10.1016/j.oregeorev.2020.103359

Mineralogy and genesis of rare Al-phosphate minerals in weathered itabirite and iron ore from the Quadrilátero Ferrífero, Minas Gerais, Brazil

2018

Journal Article

Geochemistry of canga (ferricrete) and evolution of the weathering profile developed on itabirite and iron ore in the Quadrilátero Ferrífero, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Spier, C. A., Levett, A. and Rosière, C. A. (2018). Geochemistry of canga (ferricrete) and evolution of the weathering profile developed on itabirite and iron ore in the Quadrilátero Ferrífero, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Mineralium Deposita, 54 (7), 983-1010. doi: 10.1007/s00126-018-0856-7

Geochemistry of canga (ferricrete) and evolution of the weathering profile developed on itabirite and iron ore in the Quadrilátero Ferrífero, Minas Gerais, Brazil

2014

Journal Article

(U-Th)/He geochronology of goethite and the origin and evolution of cangas

Monteiro,Hevelyn S., Vasconcelos, Paulo M., Farley, Kenneth A., Spier, Carlos A. and Mello, Claudio L. (2014). (U-Th)/He geochronology of goethite and the origin and evolution of cangas. Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, 131, 267-289. doi: 10.1016/j.gca.2014.01.036

(U-Th)/He geochronology of goethite and the origin and evolution of cangas

2008

Conference Publication

Re-weathering of deep weathering profiles

Vasconcelos, P., Monteiro, H., Farley, K. and Spier, C. (2008). Re-weathering of deep weathering profiles. 33rd International Geological Congress 2008, Oslo, Norway, 6-14 August 2008.

Re-weathering of deep weathering profiles

2008

Conference Publication

Mineralogy and trace-element geochemistry of the high-grade iron ores of the Águas Claras Mine and comparison with the Capão Xavier and Tamanduá iron ore deposits, Quadrilátero Ferrífero, Brazil

Spier, Carlos Alberto, de Oliveira, Sonia Maria Barros, Rosiere, Carlos Alberto and Ardisson, Jose Domingos (2008). Mineralogy and trace-element geochemistry of the high-grade iron ores of the Águas Claras Mine and comparison with the Capão Xavier and Tamanduá iron ore deposits, Quadrilátero Ferrífero, Brazil. 1st Brazilian Symposium on Metallogeny, Gramado Brazil, May, 2005. doi: 10.1007/s00126-007-0157-z

Mineralogy and trace-element geochemistry of the high-grade iron ores of the Águas Claras Mine and comparison with the Capão Xavier and Tamanduá iron ore deposits, Quadrilátero Ferrífero, Brazil

2008

Conference Publication

The Itabirites of the Quadrilatero Ferrifero and Related High-Grade Iron Ore Deposits: An Overview

Rosiere, Carlos A., Spier, Carlos A., Rios, Francisco Javier and Suckau, Viktor E. (2008). The Itabirites of the Quadrilatero Ferrifero and Related High-Grade Iron Ore Deposits: An Overview. Meeting of the Society-of-Economic-Geologists, Red Sands South Africa, Jul 02-04, 2008. SOC ECONOMIC GEOLOGISTS, INC.

The Itabirites of the Quadrilatero Ferrifero and Related High-Grade Iron Ore Deposits: An Overview

2007

Journal Article

Geochemistry and genesis of the banded iron formations of the Cauê Formation, Quadrilátero Ferrífero, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Spier, Carlos A., de Oliveira, Sonia M. B., Sial, Alcides N. and Rios, Francisco J. (2007). Geochemistry and genesis of the banded iron formations of the Cauê Formation, Quadrilátero Ferrífero, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Precambrian Research, 152 (3-4), 170-206. doi: 10.1016/j.precamres.2006.10.003

Geochemistry and genesis of the banded iron formations of the Cauê Formation, Quadrilátero Ferrífero, Minas Gerais, Brazil

2006

Journal Article

40Ar/39Ar geochronological constraints on the evolution of lateritic iron deposits in the Quadrilatero Ferrifero, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Spier, C. A., Vasconcelos, P. M. and Oliviera, S. M. B. (2006). 40Ar/39Ar geochronological constraints on the evolution of lateritic iron deposits in the Quadrilatero Ferrifero, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Chemical Geology, 234 (1-2), 79-104. doi: 10.1016/j.chemgeo.2006.04.006

40Ar/39Ar geochronological constraints on the evolution of lateritic iron deposits in the Quadrilatero Ferrifero, Minas Gerais, Brazil

2005

Other Outputs

Geoquímica e gênese das formações ferríferas bandadas e do minério de ferro da Mina de Águas Claras, Quadrilátero Ferrífero, MG

Spier, Carlos Alberto (2005). Geoquímica e gênese das formações ferríferas bandadas e do minério de ferro da Mina de Águas Claras, Quadrilátero Ferrífero, MG. PhD Thesis, Instituto de Geociências, University of Brasília. doi: 10.11606/t.44.2016.tde-05012016-160451

Geoquímica e gênese das formações ferríferas bandadas e do minério de ferro da Mina de Águas Claras, Quadrilátero Ferrífero, MG

2004

Conference Publication

40Ar/39Ar dating of Mn-iron ore of the Sapecado Mine, Qadrilatero Ferrifero, Brazil

Spier, C., Vasconcelos, P. M. D. and Oliveira, S. (2004). 40Ar/39Ar dating of Mn-iron ore of the Sapecado Mine, Qadrilatero Ferrifero, Brazil. Array, Florence, Italy, 20-28 August 2004.

40Ar/39Ar dating of Mn-iron ore of the Sapecado Mine, Qadrilatero Ferrifero, Brazil

2004

Conference Publication

Datacao 40Ar/39Ar de oxidos de manganes associados ao minerio de ferro das Minas de Sapecado e Andaime, Quadrilatero Ferrifero

Spier, C., Vasconcelos, P. M. D. and Oliveira, S. M. (2004). Datacao 40Ar/39Ar de oxidos de manganes associados ao minerio de ferro das Minas de Sapecado e Andaime, Quadrilatero Ferrifero. XLII Congresso Brasileiro de Geologia, Araxa, Brasil, 17-22 October 2004.

Datacao 40Ar/39Ar de oxidos de manganes associados ao minerio de ferro das Minas de Sapecado e Andaime, Quadrilatero Ferrifero

Current funding

  • 2023 - 2026
    The lost ocean of eastern Australia and its critical metals endowment
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant

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