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Miss Katerina Savinova
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Katerina Savinova

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Overview

Background

Katerina is a geologist with a specialization in hyperspectral data analysis as applied to mineral identification and interpretation, with big data integration. She has 15 years of hands-on experience working on both ground-breaking research and commercial activities for greenfield, brownfield and mining projects of various scales around the world. While with Corescan, she pioneered innovation in hyperspectral data acquisition, interpretation, and presentation. She developed and interpreted the results of complex algorithms associated with various mineral hyperspectral signatures. As part of her work, she contributed to geochemical and geotechnical research as applied to hydrothermal mineral alteration patterns associated with several world-class deposits, deposit delineation initiatives, new exploration projects, as well as geoenvironmental studies of acid-rock drainage and mining waste characterization. In her earlier roles, as an exploration geologist, she worked on uranium deposits in Canada, the USA, and Australia, with a focus on the system controls and definition of hydrothermal alteration mineral zonation and spatial patterns. Currently, Katerina is collaborating on several long-term projects with different challenges related to geological and mining industries at the W.H. Bryan Mining and Geology Research Centre, SMI including critical minerals research, mineral and textural characterization as applied to mine waste and tailings, as well as development of educational material and short-course delivery. Specific areas of research and interest include:

  • Hydrothermal alteration mineralogy and its characterization using high-resolution hyperspectral data in combination with other micro-analytical techniques
  • Remote sensing techniques and data interpretation
  • Detailed investigation of a variety of geological environments and mineral deposit settings including epithermal, unconformity-associated uranium, orogenic gold, porphyry, skarn, as well as IOCG
  • Minerals and mineral groups, their chemical composition and variations, recognizing hydrothermal alteration patterns and identifying vectors to mineralization
  • Establishment of new mineralogical and hyperspectral reflectance tools for drill core characterization for various mining applications

Availability

Miss Katerina Savinova is:
Available for supervision

Qualifications

  • Bachelor (Honours) of Science (Advanced), Queen's University
  • Masters (Coursework), University of Western Australia

Research interests

  • Reflectance spectroscopy (hyperspectral) and imaged data; image analysis

Works

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21 works between 2017 and 2024

1 - 20 of 21 works

2024

Journal Article

The energy-critical metals: technologies with a human face

Moore, K.R., Segura-Salazar, J. and Savinova, E. (2024). The energy-critical metals: technologies with a human face. Geoenergy, 2 (1). doi: 10.1144/geoenergy2024-016

The energy-critical metals: technologies with a human face

2023

Other Outputs

Utilising Hyperspectral Imagery Scanning for Geotechnical Characterisation

Savinova, Katerina, Barbosa, Karina, Rodrigues, Sandra, Esterle, Joan and Cook, Nick (2023). Utilising Hyperspectral Imagery Scanning for Geotechnical Characterisation. Brisbane, Australia: Australian Coal Research.

Utilising Hyperspectral Imagery Scanning for Geotechnical Characterisation

2023

Journal Article

Corrigendum to ‘Mining on land or in the deep sea? Overlooked considerations of a reshuffling in the supply source mix’ (Resources, Conservation & Recycling (2023) 191, (S0921344923000356), (10.1016/j.resconrec.2023.106898))

Lèbre, Éléonore, Kung, Anthony, Savinova, Ekaterina and Valenta, Rick K. (2023). Corrigendum to ‘Mining on land or in the deep sea? Overlooked considerations of a reshuffling in the supply source mix’ (Resources, Conservation & Recycling (2023) 191, (S0921344923000356), (10.1016/j.resconrec.2023.106898)). Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 196 107032, 1-1. doi: 10.1016/j.resconrec.2023.107032

Corrigendum to ‘Mining on land or in the deep sea? Overlooked considerations of a reshuffling in the supply source mix’ (Resources, Conservation & Recycling (2023) 191, (S0921344923000356), (10.1016/j.resconrec.2023.106898))

2023

Other Outputs

Selection of HSI and MSI analysis approaches based on review-study available: Milestone report

Koerting, Friederike, Asadzadeh, Saeid, Savinova, Ekaterina, Micklethwaite, Steven, Nikolakopoulos, Konstantinos, Kouzeli, Evlampia, Lindblom, David, Buckley, Simon and Hildebrand, Justus Constantin (2023). Selection of HSI and MSI analysis approaches based on review-study available: Milestone report. Nygårdstangen, Bergen: NORCE Norwegian Research Centre.

Selection of HSI and MSI analysis approaches based on review-study available: Milestone report

2023

Other Outputs

Hardware and software specification report

Bohman, Axel Fredrik, Koerting, Friederike, Paulsen, Andreas Werner, Sivertsen, Agnar, Stødle, Daniel, Buckley, Simon, Trim, Simon, Micklethwaite, Steven, Savinova, Ekaterina, Kanellakis, Christoforos, Nikolakopoulos, George, Sumathy, Vidya and Vidman, Andreas (2023). Hardware and software specification report. Nygårdstangen, Bergen: NORCE Norwegian Research Centre.

Hardware and software specification report

2023

Journal Article

Mining on land or in the deep sea? Overlooked considerations of a reshuffling in the supply source mix

Lèbre, Éléonore, Kung, Anthony, Savinova, Ekaterina and Valenta, Rick K. (2023). Mining on land or in the deep sea? Overlooked considerations of a reshuffling in the supply source mix. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 191 106898, 1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.resconrec.2023.106898

Mining on land or in the deep sea? Overlooked considerations of a reshuffling in the supply source mix

2023

Journal Article

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

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

2023

Journal Article

Will global cobalt supply meet demand? The geological, mineral processing, production and geographic risk profile of cobalt

Savinova, E., Evans, C., Lèbre, É., Stringer, M., Azadi, M. and Valenta, R.K. (2023). Will global cobalt supply meet demand? The geological, mineral processing, production and geographic risk profile of cobalt. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 190 106855, 1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.resconrec.2022.106855

Will global cobalt supply meet demand? The geological, mineral processing, production and geographic risk profile of cobalt

2022

Conference Publication

Utilizing hyperspectral drill core scanning for geotechnical characterization

Savinova, Ekaterina, Barbosa, Karina and Rodrigues, Sandra (2022). Utilizing hyperspectral drill core scanning for geotechnical characterization. Bowen Basin Symposium, Mackay, QLD, Australia, 28 - 30 March 2022.

Utilizing hyperspectral drill core scanning for geotechnical characterization

2021

Other Outputs

Queensland new economy minerals compilation: scandium

Savinova, Katerina and Gow, Paul (2021). Queensland new economy minerals compilation: scandium. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: The University of Queensland/Geological Survey of Queensland.

Queensland new economy minerals compilation: scandium

2021

Other Outputs

1-day masterclass on fundamentals and applications of hyperspectral technology through life of mine

Savinova, Katerina (2021). 1-day masterclass on fundamentals and applications of hyperspectral technology through life of mine. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: The University of Queensland.

1-day masterclass on fundamentals and applications of hyperspectral technology through life of mine

2021

Other Outputs

Diamantina Project, North West Queensland: Update 2021 – Historic drill core, seismic and MT

Gow, Paul, Gunter, Jen, McGeogh, Mark, Conors, Karen, Savinova, Katerina and Aivazpourporgou, Sasha (2021). Diamantina Project, North West Queensland: Update 2021 – Historic drill core, seismic and MT. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: The University of Queensland.

Diamantina Project, North West Queensland: Update 2021 – Historic drill core, seismic and MT

2021

Other Outputs

Queensland new economy minerals compilation: silica

Savinova, Katerina and Gow, Paul (2021). Queensland new economy minerals compilation: silica. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: The University of Queensland/Geological Survey of Queensland.

Queensland new economy minerals compilation: silica

2019

Conference Publication

Porphyry deposits: Genetic models using hyperspectral imagery data of drill core for exploration and mining applications

Savinova, E. and Carey, R. (2019). Porphyry deposits: Genetic models using hyperspectral imagery data of drill core for exploration and mining applications. In: PACRIM2019, Auckland, New Zealand, (). 3-5 April 2019.

Porphyry deposits: Genetic models using hyperspectral imagery data of drill core for exploration and mining applications

2019

Conference Publication

Automated identification of sulphides from drill core imagery

Cracknell, M., Parbhakar-Fox, A., Jackson, L., Fox, N. and Savinova, E. (2019). Automated identification of sulphides from drill core imagery. PACRIM 2019, Auckand, New Zealand, 3-5 April 2019. Melbourne, VIC, Australia: AusIMM.

Automated identification of sulphides from drill core imagery

2018

Journal Article

Automated acid rock drainage indexing from drill core imagery

Cracknell, Matthew J., Parbhakar-Fox, Anita, Jackson, Laura and Savinova, Ekaterina (2018). Automated acid rock drainage indexing from drill core imagery. Minerals, 8 (12) 571, 571. doi: 10.3390/min8120571

Automated acid rock drainage indexing from drill core imagery

2018

Conference Publication

Integrating hyperspectral analysis and mineral chemistry for geoenvironmental prediction

Jackson, Laura Marie;, Parbhakar-Fox, Anita;, Fox, Nathan, Cooke, David R;, Harris, Anthony; and Savinova, Ekaterina (2018). Integrating hyperspectral analysis and mineral chemistry for geoenvironmental prediction. 11th International Conference on Acid Rock Drainage, Pretoria, South Africa, 10-14 September 2018. Pretoria, South Africa: International Mine Water Association.

Integrating hyperspectral analysis and mineral chemistry for geoenvironmental prediction

2018

Book Chapter

Assessing geo-environmental risk using intact materials for early life-of-mine planning - a review of established techniques and emerging tools

Jackson, L. M., Parbhakar-Fox, A., Fox, N., Cooke, D. R., Harris, A. C., Meffre, S., Danyushevsky, L., Goemann, K., Rodemann, T., Gloy, G. and Savinova, E. (2018). Assessing geo-environmental risk using intact materials for early life-of-mine planning - a review of established techniques and emerging tools. From start to finish – a life-of-mine perspective. (pp. 9-26) edited by Cherie McCullough, Bruce Harvey, Corinne Unger, Jan Coetzee and Stuart Winchester. Carlton, VIC Australia: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

Assessing geo-environmental risk using intact materials for early life-of-mine planning - a review of established techniques and emerging tools

2018

Conference Publication

Dark mica composition as mineralization vector: Examples from hyperspectral imaging at the Cebolla Creek titaniferous magnetite deposit, Gunnison County, Colorado, USA

Savinova, E., Carey, R. and Martini, B. (2018). Dark mica composition as mineralization vector: Examples from hyperspectral imaging at the Cebolla Creek titaniferous magnetite deposit, Gunnison County, Colorado, USA. In: SEG2018, Keystone, CO, United States, (). 22-25 September 2018.

Dark mica composition as mineralization vector: Examples from hyperspectral imaging at the Cebolla Creek titaniferous magnetite deposit, Gunnison County, Colorado, USA

2017

Conference Publication

Intrinsic neutralisation potential from automated drillcore logging for improved geoenvironmental domaining

Jackson, L., Parbhakar-Fox, A., Fox, N., Cooke, D.R., Harris, A.C. and Savinova, E. (2017). Intrinsic neutralisation potential from automated drillcore logging for improved geoenvironmental domaining. Ninth Australian Workshop on Acid and Metalliferous Drainage, Burnie, Tasmania, Australia, 20-23 November 2017. St Lucia, QLD, Australia: Sustainable Minerals Institute, University of Queensland.

Intrinsic neutralisation potential from automated drillcore logging for improved geoenvironmental domaining

Funding

Current funding

  • 2024 - 2025
    Measuring the tensile strength of thin units in coal measure rocks using a comminution approach
    Australian Coal Research Limited
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2025
    M4mining: Multi-scale, Multi-sensor Mapping and dynamic Monitoring for sustainable extraction and safe closure in Mining environments (Horizon Europe grant led by NORCE Norwegian Research Centre)
    NORCE Norwegian Research Centre
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2022 - 2024
    Investigating variability between the Didipio ore types
    OceanaGold Corporation (Philippines)
    Open grant
  • 2022
    Drones4waste - A multi-scale, ground-to-air characterisation of waste and rehabilitation, Hercules mine site, Tasmania (304MMGHDRONE)
    MMG Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2023
    Utilising hyperspectral drill core scanning for geotechnical characterisation
    Australian Coal Association Research Program
    Open grant

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