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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

Search Professor Steven Micklethwaite’s works on UQ eSpace

66 works between 2004 and 2024

41 - 60 of 66 works

2016

Journal Article

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

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

2016

Journal Article

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

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

2016

Journal Article

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

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

2016

Other Outputs

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.

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

2015

Conference Publication

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

Exploring backscattered imaging in low voltage FE-SEM

2015

Journal Article

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

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

2015

Journal Article

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

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

2015

Journal Article

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

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

2015

Journal Article

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

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

2015

Journal Article

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

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

2015

Conference Publication

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.

A GIS-based exploration initiative to help steer sustainable development

2015

Other Outputs

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.

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

2015

Conference Publication

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

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

2014

Journal Article

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

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

2014

Journal Article

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

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

2013

Journal Article

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

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

2012

Other Outputs

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

2011

Other Outputs

Earthquakes with the Midas Touch

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

Earthquakes with the Midas Touch

2010

Journal Article

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

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

2009

Journal Article

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

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

Funding

Current funding

  • 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 - 2024
    3D Decision-Making: A Seamless "Digital Earth" Visualisation of Queensland (Phase3)
    Queensland Department of Resources
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2023
    Capital Project Risk Differentiation
    Mount Isa Mines Limited
    Open grant
  • 2023
    Characterisation and Transformation of Phosphogypsum
    The Mosaic Company
    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
    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

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Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Drones 4 waste: Beyond-visible insight for decision making

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Application of new technologies to rapidly evaluate critical metals in drill core and waste materials

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Gregory Webb

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Hidden values: maximising hard rock seismic interpretation from exploration to mine design

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Development of a causal network topology analysis tool for mining and fire safety engineering

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Benjamin Seligmann, Associate Professor David Lange

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