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Associate Professor Steven Micklethwaite
Associate Professor

Steven Micklethwaite

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Overview

Availability

Associate Professor Steven Micklethwaite is:
Available for supervision

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Leeds

Works

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94 works between 2004 and 2026

1 - 20 of 94 works

2026

Journal Article

The economics of mine waste reduction: The case of ore-sand

Soto-Diaz, Juan, Micklethwaite, Steven, MacKenzie, Ian A., Segura-Salazar, Juliana, Menezes, Flavio, Marquis, Eva, Hudson-Edwards, Karen and Franks, Daniel M. (2026). The economics of mine waste reduction: The case of ore-sand. Journal of Cleaner Production, 573 148930, 148930. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2026.148930

The economics of mine waste reduction: The case of ore-sand

2026

Conference Publication

Enhanced mineral carbonation for CO₂ sequestration and arsenic immobilization in legacy mine tailings: insights from Croydon, Australia

Ansah, Eric O., Mishra, Achyut, Adoko, Collins, Singh, Sakshi, Micklethwaite, Steven and Parbhakar-Fox, Anita (2026). Enhanced mineral carbonation for CO₂ sequestration and arsenic immobilization in legacy mine tailings: insights from Croydon, Australia. Goldschmidt 2026 Conference, Montreal, Canada, 12-17 July 2026.

Enhanced mineral carbonation for CO₂ sequestration and arsenic immobilization in legacy mine tailings: insights from Croydon, Australia

2025

Journal Article

ESG mapping of the Australian mining sector – The state of play on mobilising spatial datasets for decision making

Lèbre, Eléonore, Czarnota, Karol, Walsh, Stuart D.C., Haynes, Marcus, Ufer, Natasha, Sonter, Laura J., Sreekar, Rachakonda, Bolz, Pascal, Bulovic, Nevenka, Côte, Claire, Kunz, Nadja C., Micklethwaite, Steven, Northey, Stephen A., Rochford, Louisa M., Schodde, Richard, Seligmann, Benjamin and Sturman, Kathryn (2025). ESG mapping of the Australian mining sector – The state of play on mobilising spatial datasets for decision making. Resources Policy, 105 105592, 1-13. doi: 10.1016/j.resourpol.2025.105592

ESG mapping of the Australian mining sector – The state of play on mobilising spatial datasets for decision making

2025

Journal Article

Drone-based VNIR–SWIR hyperspectral imaging for environmental monitoring of a uranium legacy mine site

Tolentino, Victor, Ortega Lucero, Andres, Koerting, Friederike, Savinova, Ekaterina, Hildebrand, Justus Constantin and Micklethwaite, Steven (2025). Drone-based VNIR–SWIR hyperspectral imaging for environmental monitoring of a uranium legacy mine site. Drones, 9 (4) 313, 1-26. doi: 10.3390/drones9040313

Drone-based VNIR–SWIR hyperspectral imaging for environmental monitoring of a uranium legacy mine site

2025

Other Outputs

Report on business plan and sustainability analysis

Jørgensen, Steinar, Micklethwaite, Steve, Clarke, Robert Michael and Savinova, Katerina (2025). Report on business plan and sustainability analysis. Brisbane: University of Queensland.

Report on business plan and sustainability analysis

2025

Other Outputs

Optimising future copper production in the North West Mineral Province Phase 1

Evans, Tom, Rochford, Louisa, Bolz, Pascal, Soto, Juan, Sturman, Kathryn, Worden, Sandy, Verster, Lizette, Jefferson-Montoya, Mayra, Micklethwaite, Steven and Noppé, Mark (2025). Optimising future copper production in the North West Mineral Province Phase 1. Brisbane: University of Queensland.

Optimising future copper production in the North West Mineral Province Phase 1

2025

Conference Publication

The role of interdependent contexts in accident progression

Lin, Yifei, Seligmann, Benjamin J., Micklethwaite, Steven and Lange, David (2025). The role of interdependent contexts in accident progression. 35th European Safety and Reliability Conference (ESREL2025) and the 33rd Society for Risk Analysis Europe Conference (SRA-E 2025), Stavanger, Norway, 15 - 19 June 2025. Singapore, Singapore: Research Publishing Services. doi: 10.3850/978-981-94-3281-3_esrel-sra-e2025-p4873-cd

The role of interdependent contexts in accident progression

2025

Other Outputs

From Fold to Gold: Reinterpretation, 3D visualisation and mineral systems analysis of Pine Creek, Northern Territory

Mitjanas, G. and Micklethwaite, S. (2025). From Fold to Gold: Reinterpretation, 3D visualisation and mineral systems analysis of Pine Creek, Northern Territory. Perth: Northern Territory Geological Survey.

From Fold to Gold: Reinterpretation, 3D visualisation and mineral systems analysis of Pine Creek, Northern Territory

2024

Journal Article

VNIR-SWIR imaging spectroscopy for mining: insights for hyperspectral drone applications

Koerting, Friederike, Asadzadeh, Saeid, Hildebrand, Justus Constantin, Savinova, Ekaterina, Kouzeli, Evlampia, Nikolakopoulos, Konstantinos, Lindblom, David, Koellner, Nicole, Buckley, Simon J., Lehman, Miranda, Schläpfer, Daniel and Micklethwaite, Steven (2024). VNIR-SWIR imaging spectroscopy for mining: insights for hyperspectral drone applications. Mining, 4 (4), 1013-1057. doi: 10.3390/mining4040057

VNIR-SWIR imaging spectroscopy for mining: insights for hyperspectral drone applications

2024

Conference Publication

3D representation of a bauxite mine in the frame of m4mining project

Nikolakopoulos, Konstantinos G., Kyriou, Aggeliki, Kouzeli, Evlampia, Asadzadeh, Saeid, Köllner, Nicole, Körting, Friederike, Hildebrand, Justus Constantin, Micklethwaite, Steven and Savinova, Ekaterina (2024). 3D representation of a bauxite mine in the frame of m4mining project. Earth Resources and Environmental Remote Sensing/GIS Applications XV, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, 16–19 September 2024. Bellingham, WA, United States: International Society for Optical Engineering. doi: 10.1117/12.3031850

3D representation of a bauxite mine in the frame of m4mining project

2024

Journal Article

Causal network topology analysis: characterizing causal context for risk management

Lin, Yifei, Seligmann, Benjamin J., Micklethwaite, Steven and Lange, David (2024). Causal network topology analysis: characterizing causal context for risk management. Risk Analysis, 44 (11), 2579-2615. doi: 10.1111/risa.14337

Causal network topology analysis: characterizing causal context for risk management

2024

Conference Publication

Does knowledge of causal context help optimize risk treatment?

Seligmann, Benjamin J., Lin, Yifei, Micklethwaite, Steven and Lange, David (2024). Does knowledge of causal context help optimize risk treatment?. Hazards Australasia, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia, 29-30 September 2024.

Does knowledge of causal context help optimize risk treatment?

2024

Conference Publication

Multi-scale Expressions And Mechanisms Of Structural Inheritance In Rift Basin Formation And Inversion

Samsu, Anindita, Cruden, Alexander R., Micklethwaite, Steven, Williams, Jack and Fagereng, Ake (2024). Multi-scale Expressions And Mechanisms Of Structural Inheritance In Rift Basin Formation And Inversion. GSA Connects 2024, Anaheim, CA United States, 22-25 September 2024. Boulder, CO United States: Geological Society of America. doi: 10.1130/abs/2024am-401185

Multi-scale Expressions And Mechanisms Of Structural Inheritance In Rift Basin Formation And Inversion

2024

Other Outputs

Milestone 9.1, Report. Review of tailings management and hyperspectral imaging

Micklethwaite, S., Savinova, K., Ortega, A. and Koerting, F. (2024). Milestone 9.1, Report. Review of tailings management and hyperspectral imaging. Brisbane: University of Queensland.

Milestone 9.1, Report. Review of tailings management and hyperspectral imaging

2024

Other Outputs

Final Report: Drones4waste, Hercules mine site, Tasmania

Micklethwaite, S., Asmussen, P., Erskine, P. and Savinova, E. (2024). Final Report: Drones4waste, Hercules mine site, Tasmania. Brisbane: University of Queensland.

Final Report: Drones4waste, Hercules mine site, Tasmania

2024

Other Outputs

Delivery 2.2. UAS Safety Guidelines for deployment at mining operations (active and inactive)

Micklethwaite, S., Savinova, K., Ortega, A. and Hildebrand, J. C. (2024). Delivery 2.2. UAS Safety Guidelines for deployment at mining operations (active and inactive). Brisbane: University of Queensland.

Delivery 2.2. UAS Safety Guidelines for deployment at mining operations (active and inactive)

2024

Other Outputs

Final project report: digital earth

Micklethwaite, S., Vellacort, E., Ufer, N. and Mitjanas, G. (2024). Final project report: digital earth. Brisbane: University of Queensland.

Final project report: digital earth

2024

Conference Publication

Causal logic as an ‘efficiency baseline’ for risk treatment strategies

Dabner, Alexander, Seligmann, Benjamin, Lin, Yifei and Micklethwaite, Steven (2024). Causal logic as an ‘efficiency baseline’ for risk treatment strategies. 3rd International Conference on Safety and Labor Health in Mining (Safe Mining 2024), Iquique, Chile, 13-15th November 2024.

Causal logic as an ‘efficiency baseline’ for risk treatment strategies

2023

Journal Article

Structural inheritance in amagmatic rift basins: manifestations and mechanisms for how pre-existing structures influence rift-related faults

Samsu, Anindita, Micklethwaite, Steven, Williams, Jack N., Fagereng, Åke and Cruden, Alexander R. (2023). Structural inheritance in amagmatic rift basins: manifestations and mechanisms for how pre-existing structures influence rift-related faults. Earth-Science Reviews, 246 104568, 1-31. doi: 10.1016/j.earscirev.2023.104568

Structural inheritance in amagmatic rift basins: manifestations and mechanisms for how pre-existing structures influence rift-related faults

2023

Journal Article

Failure of load-bearing dyke networks as a trigger for volcanic edifice collapse

Thiele, Samuel T., Cruden, Alexander R. and Micklethwaite, Steven (2023). Failure of load-bearing dyke networks as a trigger for volcanic edifice collapse. Communications Earth and Environment, 4 (1) 382, 1-8. doi: 10.1038/s43247-023-01046-3

Failure of load-bearing dyke networks as a trigger for volcanic edifice collapse

Funding

Current funding

  • 2024 - 2027
    Towards Zero Waste Mining: The OreSand Knowledge Hub
    Queensland Department of Resources
    Open grant
  • 2024 - 2027
    Optimising future copper production in the NW Mineral Province -Stage 1 scoping
    Queensland Department of Resources
    Open grant
  • 2024 - 2028
    CoastRI - Coastal Monitoring Network
    AuScope Ltd
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2025 - 2026
    A partnership between the Pele Island community and UQ and UNSW to use Earth Observation and AI/ML technologies to support climate change adaptation for sustainable coral reef management ...
    Future Earth International
    Open grant
  • 2023
    Capital Project Risk Differentiation
    Mount Isa Mines Limited
    Open grant
  • 2023
    Characterisation and Transformation of Phosphogypsum
    The Mosaic Company
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2025
    EarthDrone National Drone Infrastructure for the Earth with Cross-Platform Interoperability
    AuScope Ltd
    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
  • 2022 - 2025
    Critical Metals from Source to Waste - National Data Infrastructure
    AuScope Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2023
    Provision of 2D and 3D interpretation of the Burnside area, Pine Creek Orogen
    Northern Territory Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2023
    Diamantina Project - Geological and Structural Update and Extension
    Anglo American Exploration (Australia) Pty Limited
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2023
    3D Decision-Making: Digital Earth-GeoResGlobe Integration (Phase 2)
    Queensland Department of Resources
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2024
    3D Decision-Making: A Seamless "Digital Earth" Visualisation of Queensland (Phase3)
    Queensland Department of Resources
    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
  • 2021 - 2022
    Review of arsenic treatment technologies
    MMG Australia Limited
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2022
    3D Decision-Making: A Seamless Digital Earth Visualisation of North West Minerals Province, Queensland (Drill Core, Geochemistry and Geophysics)
    Queensland Department of Resources
    Open grant
  • 2021
    3D Decision-Making: A Seamless Digital Earth Visualisation of Queensland (Geochemistry)
    Queensland Department of Resources
    Open grant
  • 2021
    A Complex Orebodies Review of the Izok Lake Corridor Project (304MMGIZOK)
    MMG Australia Limited
    Open grant

Supervision

Availability

Associate Professor Steven Micklethwaite is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Sky-high insights: Drone spectroscopy for geohazard and geomet

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Miss Katerina Savinova

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Drones 4 waste: Beyond-visible insight for decision making

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Miss Katerina Savinova

  • Doctor Philosophy

    To understand, study and characterise current, known problems within risk management practice, using causal network topology analysis

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Benjamin Seligmann, Associate Professor David Lange

  • Doctor Philosophy

    How and to what extent can copper metal be substituted by other metals and materials?

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Rick Valenta

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