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Rob Scott
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Rob Scott
Senior Lecturer and Masters Program Co-ordinator Co-leader Training and Education
Room 107 , Physics Building
Teaching Responsibilities
- KEA209 - Earth's Surface
- KEA341 - Economic Geology
- KEA343 - Mineral Exploration
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Fields of Research
- Structural geology and tectonics (370511)
- Resource geoscience (370508)
- Exploration geochemistry (370301)
- Igneous and metamorphic petrology (370503)
- Stratigraphy (incl. biostratigraphy, sequence stratigraphy and basin analysis) (370510)
- Volcanology (370512)
- Geoscience data visualisation (370403)
- Isotope geochemistry (370303)
- Sedimentology (370509)
- Geochronology (370502)
- Applied geophysics (370601)
- Mineralogy and crystallography (370505)
- Geology (370599)
Research Objectives
- Other mineral resources (excl. energy resources) (259999)
- Precious (noble) metal ore exploration (250305)
- Copper ore exploration (250302)
- Expanding knowledge in the earth sciences (280107)
- Mining and extraction of precious (noble) metal ores (250405)
- Mineral exploration (250399)
- Zinc ore exploration (250308)
- Mining and extraction of iron ores (250404)
- Natural hazards (190499)
- Mining and extraction of copper ores (250402)
Publications
Total publications
38
Highlighted publications
(2 outputs)| Year | Type | Citation | Altmetrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Journal Article | Scott RJ, Berry RF, 'A new method for obtaining and quantifying the reliability of structural data from axially-oriented drill core using a fabric of known orientation', Journal of Structural Geology, 26, (4) pp. 643-658. ISSN 0191-8141 (2004) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.jsg.2003.08.017 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 12Web of Science - 9 Co-authors: Berry RF | |
| 2004 | Journal Article | Scott RJ, Selley D, 'Measurement of fold axes in drill core', Journal of Structural Geology, 26, (4) pp. 637-642. ISSN 0191-8141 (2004) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.jsg.2003.08.016 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 6Web of Science - 4 Co-authors: Selley D |
Journal Article
(16 outputs)| Year | Citation | Altmetrics |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Selley D, Scott R, Emsbo P, Koziy L, Hitzman MW, et al., 'Structural configuration of the Central African Copperbelt: roles of evaporites in structural evolution, basin hydrology, and ore location', Metals, Minerals, and Society: Society of Economic Geologists Special Publication, Number 21 pp. 115-156. ISSN 1547-3112 (2018) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.5382/sp.21.07 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Web of Science - 15 Co-authors: Selley D; Bull SW; Halpin J | |
| 2018 | Sykora S, Cooke DR, Meffre S, Stephanov AS, Gardner K, et al., 'Evolution of pyrite trace element compositions from porphyry-style and epithermal conditions at the Lihir gold deposit: implications for ore genesis and mineral processing', Economic Geology and The Bulletin of The Society of Economic Geologists, 113, (1) pp. 193-208. ISSN 0361-0128 (2018) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.5382/econgeo.2018.4548 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 68Web of Science - 70 Co-authors: Sykora S; Cooke DR; Meffre S; Stephanov AS; Selley D | |
| 2016 | Meffre S, Large RR, Steadman JA, Gregory DD, Stepanov AS, et al., 'Multi-stage enrichment processes for large gold-bearing ore deposits', Ore Geology Reviews, 76 pp. 268-279. ISSN 0169-1368 (2016) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.oregeorev.2015.09.002 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 47Web of Science - 45 Co-authors: Meffre S; Large RR; Steadman JA; Gregory DD; Stepanov AS; Kamenetsky VS | |
| 2016 | Piquer J, Berry RF, Scott RJ, Cooke DR, 'Arc-oblique fault systems: their role in the Cenozoic structural evolution and metallogenesis of the Andes of central Chile', Journal of Structural Geology, 89 pp. 101-117. ISSN 0191-8141 (2016) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.jsg.2016.05.008 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 22Web of Science - 21 Co-authors: Piquer J; Berry RF; Cooke DR | |
| 2016 | Spencer JE, Reynolds SJ, Scott RJ, Richard SM, 'Shortening in the upper plate of the Buckskin-Rawhide extensional detachment fault, southwestern U.S., and implications for stress conditions during extension', Tectonics, 35, (12) pp. 3119-3136. ISSN 0278-7407 (2016) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1002/2016TC004345 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 12Web of Science - 11 | |
| 2015 | Mulder JA, Berry RF, Scott RJ, 'The structure and metamorphism of the Red Point Metamorphic Complex - a newly discovered high-pressure metamorphic complex from the south coast of Tasmania', Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 62, (8) pp. 969-983. ISSN 0812-0099 (2015) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1080/08120099.2015.1117021 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 3Web of Science - 3 Co-authors: Mulder JA; Berry RF | |
| 2009 | Large RR, Danyushevsky LV, Hollitt CP, Maslennikov V, Meffre SJM, et al., 'Gold and trace element zonation in pyrite using a laser imaging technique: Implications for the timing of gold in orogenic and Carlin-style sediment-hosted deposits', Economic Geology and The Bulletin of The Society of Economic Geologists, 104, (5) pp. 635-668. ISSN 0361-0128 (2009) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.2113/gsecongeo.104.5.635 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 671Web of Science - 649 Co-authors: Large RR; Danyushevsky LV; Hollitt CP; Meffre SJM; Gilbert SE; Bull SW; Thomas HV; Foster J | |
| 2009 | Scott RJ, Meffre SJM, Woodhead J, Gilbert SE, Berry RF, et al., 'Development of Framboidal Pyrite During Diagenesis, Low-Grade Regional Metamorphism, and Hydrothermal Alteration', Economic Geology and The Bulletin of The Society of Economic Geologists, 104, (8) pp. 1143-1168. ISSN 0361-0128 (2009) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.2113/gsecongeo.104.8.1143 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 86Web of Science - 84 Co-authors: Meffre SJM; Gilbert SE; Berry RF | |
| 2008 | Meffre SJM, Large RR, Scott RJ, Woodhead J, Chang Z, et al., 'Age and pyrite Pb-isotopic composition of the giant Sukhoi Log sediment-hosted gold deposit, Russia', Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, 72, (9) pp. 2377-2391. ISSN 0016-7037 (2008) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.gca.2008.03.005 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 150Web of Science - 138 Co-authors: Meffre SJM; Large RR; Chang Z; Gilbert SE; Danyushevsky LV | |
| 2007 | Glen RA, Meffre S, Scott RJ, 'Benambran Orogeny in the Eastern Lachlan Orogen, Australia', Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 54, (2/3) pp. 385-415. ISSN 0812-0099 (2007) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1080/08120090601147019 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 70Web of Science - 67 Co-authors: Meffre S | |
| 2007 | Glen RA, Spencer R, Willmore A, David V, Scott RJ, 'Junee-Narromine Volcanic Belt, Macquarie Arc, Lachlan Orogen, New South Wales: components and structure', Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 54, (2/3) pp. 215-241. ISSN 0812-0099 (2007) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1080/08120090601146805 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 21Web of Science - 21 | |
| 2007 | Meffre S, Scott RJ, Glen RA, Squire RJ, 'Re-evaluation of contact relationships between the Ordovician volcanic belts and the quartz-rich turbidites of the Lachlan Orogen', Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 54, (2/3) pp. 363-383. ISSN 0812-0099 (2007) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1080/08120090701221680 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 83Web of Science - 84 Co-authors: Meffre S | |
| 2007 | Simpson CJ, Scott RJ, Crawford AJ, Meffre S, 'Volcanology, geochemistry and structure of the Ordovician Cargo Volcanics in the Cargo - Walli region, central New South Wales', Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 54, (2/3) pp. 315-352. ISSN 0812-0099 (2007) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1080/08120090701221706 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 18Web of Science - 18 Co-authors: Crawford AJ; Meffre S | |
| 2005 | Selley D, Broughton D, Scott RJ, Hitzman M, Bull SW, et al., 'A new look at the geology of the Zambian Copperbelt', Economic Geology, 100, (Anniversary Volume) pp. 965-1000. ISSN 0361-0128 (2005) [Refereed Article] Co-authors: Selley D; Bull SW; Large RR; McGoldrick PJ; Croaker M; Pollington NL | |
| 2004 | Scott RJ, Berry RF, 'A new method for obtaining and quantifying the reliability of structural data from axially-oriented drill core using a fabric of known orientation', Journal of Structural Geology, 26, (4) pp. 643-658. ISSN 0191-8141 (2004) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.jsg.2003.08.017 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 12Web of Science - 9 Co-authors: Berry RF | |
| 2004 | Scott RJ, Selley D, 'Measurement of fold axes in drill core', Journal of Structural Geology, 26, (4) pp. 637-642. ISSN 0191-8141 (2004) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.jsg.2003.08.016 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 6Web of Science - 4 Co-authors: Selley D |
Chapter in Book
(1 outputs)| Year | Citation | Altmetrics |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | McGoldrick PJ, Winefield PR, Bull SW, Selley D, Scott RJ, 'Sequences, synsedimentary structures, and sub-basins: the where and when of SEDEX Zinc Systems in the Southern McArthur Basin, Australia', The challenge of finding new mineral resources: global metallogeny, innovative exploration and new discoveries, Society of Economic Geologists, Goldfarb, R.J., Marsh, E.E. and Monecke, T. (ed), Littleton, Co, USA, pp. 367-389. ISBN 978-1-934969-28-1 (2010) [Research Book Chapter] Co-authors: McGoldrick PJ; Bull SW; Selley D |
Conference Publication
(4 outputs)| Year | Citation | Altmetrics |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Cracknell M, Scott R, Foulds D, 'Extending cluster derived LA-ICP-MS geochemical domains through optical microscopy image classification', Goldschmidt Virtual 2021, 4-9 July 2021 (2021) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: Cracknell M | |
| 2015 | Meffre S, Large RR, Steadman JA, Gregory DD, Stepanov A, et al., 'Multi-stage enrichment processes for large gold-bearing ore deposits', SEG 2015 Conference, 27-30 September 2015, Hobart, Australia (2015) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: Meffre S; Large RR; Steadman JA; Gregory DD; Stepanov A; Kamenetsky V | |
| 2014 | Selley D, Duffett M, Scott R, Bull SW, Hitzman M, 'Katangan Basin evolution and architecture: controls on ore location in the world's premier sedimentary copper province', Specialist Group in Tectonics and Structural Geology Biennial Meeting 2014, 2-8 February 2014, Thredbo, Australia (2014) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: Selley D; Bull SW | |
| 2012 | Scott RJ, Halpin JA, Selley D, Duffett M, Richards M, 'The ups and downs of Africa's largest copper deposit: The structural and metamorphic history at Lumwana, Mwombezhi Dome, NW Zambia', Abstracts Volume, 29 Jan-3 Feb, Waratah Bay, Australia, pp. 125-127. (2012) [Non Refereed Conference Paper] Co-authors: Halpin JA |
Contract Report, Consultant's Report
(6 outputs)| Year | Citation | Altmetrics |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Piquer J, Cooke DR, Berry RF, Scott R, Hollings P, et al., 'Structural geology of the Andes of Central Chile: evolution, controls on magmatism and the emplacement of giant ore deposits and implications for exploration', AMIRA, Hobart, Australia, P1060 (2014) [Contract Report] Co-authors: Piquer J; Cooke DR; Berry RF; Baker MJ | |
| 2013 | Piquer J, Cooke DR, Berry RF, Scott R, Hollings P, et al., 'Structural, geochronological and tectonic evolution of the Central Chile porphyry Cu belt - Rio Blanco to El Teniente', AMIRA (2013) [Contract Report] Co-authors: Piquer J; Cooke DR; Berry RF; Baker MJ | |
| 2012 | Piquer J, Cooke DR, Berry RF, Scott R, Hollings P, et al., 'Central Chile', AMIRA (2012) [Contract Report] Co-authors: Piquer J; Cooke DR; Berry RF; Baker MJ | |
| 1999 | Cooke DR, Crawford AJ, Herrmann W, Scott RJ, Glen RA, 'Junee-Parkes-Narromine Belt: Fieldtrip Guide, Origin and metallogenesis of Ordovician volcanic belts of central western NSW', ARC (1999) [Contract Report] Co-authors: Cooke DR; Crawford AJ; Herrmann W | |
| 1999 | Meffre S, Scott RJ, 'Geology of Ordovician volcanics in the Kiandra belt, southernmost NSW, Origin and metallogenesis of Ordovician volcanic belts of central western NSW', ARC (1999) [Contract Report] Co-authors: Meffre S | |
| 1999 | Scott RJ, 'Structural interpretation of transects in the Parkes area, Origin and metallogenesis of Ordovician volcanic belts of central western NSW', ARC (1999) [Contract Report] |
Other Public Output
(11 outputs)| Year | Citation | Altmetrics |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Heathcote J, Scott R, Davidson G, 'Contracted research outputs from the Kansanshi Gold Project for 2015', Hobart, Australia (2015) [Government or Industry Research] Co-authors: Heathcote J; Davidson G | |
| 2010 | Scott RJ, Halpin JA, Meffre SJM, Zaw K, 'Structural and geochronological setting of Phu Kham Cu-Au deposit, Laos PDR', 'Ore Deposits of SE Asia' - Annual Report to Sponsors, Hobart, December 2010, CODES, Hobart, Australia (2010) [Report of Restricted Access] Co-authors: Halpin JA; Meffre SJM; Zaw K | |
| 2010 | Scott RJ, Halpin JA, Meffre SJM, Zaw K, Cumming G, 'Structural studies and results of recent U-Pb zircon age dating at Phu Kham Cu-Au deposit, Laos PDR', 'Ore Deposits of SE Asia' - Annual Report to Sponsors, Chiang Mai, February 2010, CODES, Hobart, Australia (2010) [Report of Restricted Access] Co-authors: Halpin JA; Meffre SJM; Zaw K; Cumming G | |
| 2010 | Scott RJ, Halpin JA, Selley D, Duffett ML, 'Structural and metamorphic history of the Domes Region NW Zambia; Implications for the tectonic setting and structural evolution of the Central African Copperbelt', AMIRA P872 - 'Sediment-hosted copper deposits of Congolese, Zambian and central Australian basin systems' - Final report to Sponsors, AMIRA, Hobart, Australia, pp. 79-123. (2010) [Report of Restricted Access] Co-authors: Halpin JA; Selley D; Duffett ML | |
| 2008 | Scott RJ, Halpin JA, Selley D, Duffett ML, 'Tectonic history of the Domes Region, NW Zambia: implications for setting and structural evolution of CACB', AMIRA P872 - 'Sediment-hosted copper deposits of Congolese, Zambian and central Australian basin systems' - Field report to Sponsors, CODES, Hobart, Australia (2008) [Report of Restricted Access] Co-authors: Halpin JA; Selley D; Duffett ML | |
| 2000 | Crawford AJ, Duerden PB, Meffre S, Scott RJ, Squire RJ, et al., 'Blayney-Orange District', Report on 19999 Work program - Molong Belt, CODES & Minerals Resources NSW, Hobart Tasmania, 1, 1 (2000) [Report of Restricted Access] Co-authors: Crawford AJ; Meffre S | |
| 2000 | Meffre S, Crawford AJ, Scott RJ, Simpson C, Boulton S, 'Stratigraphy, geochemistry and alteration in the Molong section of the Ordovician Volcanics, Molong belt', Report on 1999 Work Program - Molong Belt, CODES & Mineral Resources NSW, Hobart Tasmania, 1, 1 (2000) [Report of Restricted Access] Co-authors: Meffre S; Crawford AJ | |
| 2000 | Scott RJ, 'Report on the structure of the McArthur River Zn-Pb deposit', CODES REPORT, CODES, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, 1, 1 (2000) [Report of Restricted Access] | |
| 2000 | Scott RJ, 'Structural studies in the Molong Belt', Report on 19999 Work program - Molong Belt, CODES & Minerals Resources NSW, Hobart Tasmania, 1, 1 (2000) [Report of Restricted Access] | |
| 2000 | Scott RJ, 'Structural controls on mineralization in epithermal deposits-An overview', Epithermal Au-Ag Deposits: Geological, geochemical and isotopic vectors to target major deposits. AMIRA Project P588, AMIRA, Hobart, TAS, 1, December (2000) [Report of Restricted Access] | |
| 2000 | Simpson C, Crawford AJ, Scott RJ, Hollings P, Boulton S, 'The volcanology and geochemistry of the Fairbridge Volcanics in the Cargo region', Report on 1999 Work Program - Molong Belt, CODES & Mineral Resources NSW, Hobart Tasmania, 1, 1 (2000) [Report of Restricted Access] Co-authors: Crawford AJ; Hollings P |
Grants & Funding
Funding Summary
Number of grants
6
Total funding
$1,076,643
Projects
Tectonic synthesis and mineral prospectivity analysis of the East Tennant region, northern Au stralia (N.T. and Qld) (2021 - 2024)$60,000
- Description
- This project will address a fundamental challenge of exploration geoscience: How do we maximise the value of observations at two extremes of scale (small-scale, high-resolution lD st rings of drilling data vs. lar ge-scale, low-resolution 2D, and inferred 3D, geophysical data) to make better exploration decisions in complex natural syste ms. The project will involve integration of multiple geological and geophysical datase t s in a~1s,ooo km2 area, lying between the Tennant Creek mineral province in the Northern Territory and the Mt Isa mineral province in far west Queenslan d. The Ea st Tennant area is a frontier province for exploration geoscience, as it is obscured by deep, less prospective cover sequences and has few initial geological constraints . Initial data to be used in the st udy were collected between 2017 and 2020 as part of Geoscience Australia ' s'Exploring for the Futur e' program and MinEx CRC's 'National Drilling Initi ative '. Analy ses of drill samples from the area will continue through the termof the PhD project.
- Funding
- MinEx CRC ($60,000)
- Scheme
- Contract Research
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Scott RJ
- Period
- 2021 - 2024
Geology and geological controls on gold mineralisation at the Invincible Gold Deposit, Kambalda, WA (2015 - 2017)$164,998
- Description
- The objectives of this research program are to: 1) document the geological characteristics, particularly focussing on the structural controls and the geochemical relationships (including spatial zoning patterns, timing, nature and effect on mineralisation) within the main Invincible deposit and nearby prospects; 2) document the volcanic and sedimentary stratigraphy, architecture and provenance and evolution of the Invincible deposit; 3) develop a geological model of the Invincible deposit, including stratigraphy, facies architecture structures, alteration, veining, as well as numerical models for the geochemical enveloping surfaces and density; 4) evaluate how structure and host rock characteristics are important in understanding the location and style of the mineralisation; 5) develop a number of targets for further exploration using the findings from the research project, assessing the similarities / differences to the Invincible deposit.
- Funding
- St Ives Gold Mine ($164,998)
- Scheme
- Contract Research
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Scott RJ; Doutch DA
- Period
- 2015 - 2017
Kansanshi Gold Project (2014 - 2016)$234,000
- Description
- Project will investigate the occurrence, distribution and associations of gold in sulphide (hypogene) and oxide (supergene) ores at the Kansanshi Cu deposit, Zambia. An improved understanding of the gold at Kansanshi will benefit future development and processing planning at the mine.
- Funding
- Kansanshi Mining Plc ($234,000)
- Scheme
- Contract Research
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Scott RJ; Davidson GJ; Heathcote JR
- Period
- 2014 - 2016
Carlin Au Pilot Study (2010)$25,145
- Funding
- Evolving Gold Corporation ($25,145)
- Scheme
- Contract Research
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Scott RJ
- Year
- 2010
The Structure and Deformational History of the Savage River Magnetite Orebodies (2008 - 2012)$295,500
- Funding
- Grange Resources (Tasmania) Pty Ltd ($295,500)
- Scheme
- Agreement
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Berry RF; Webster AE; Scott RJ; Large RR
- Period
- 2008 - 2012
Controls on the Formation and Sulfide Trace Element Signatures of Sediment-hosted Gold Deposits P923 (2005 - 2007)$297,000
- Funding
- AMIRA International Ltd ($297,000)
- Scheme
- Agreement
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Large RR; Scott RJ; Danyushevsky LV
- Period
- 2005 - 2007
Research Supervision
Current
2
Completed
5
Current
| Degree | Title | Commenced |
|---|---|---|
| PhD | Orebody Knowledge of the Western Tharsis Cu-Au Deposit, Tasmania: Implications for ore processing and mineral exploration | 2023 |
| PhD | Characterisation of Skarn-type Deposits | 2023 |
Completed
| Degree | Title | Completed |
|---|---|---|
| PhD | Origin, Geochemistry, Stratigraphic and Structural Setting of the Archean Invincible Gold Deposit, St Ives Gold Camp, Yilgarn Craton, Western Australia Candidate: David Andrew Doutch | 2020 |
| PhD | From Nuna to Gondwana: A critical assessment of the early tectonic history of Tasmania Candidate: Jacob Alexander Mulder | 2017 |
| PhD | Genesis and Structural Architecture of the CSA Cu-Ag (Pb-Zn) Mine, Cobar, New South Wales Candidate: Roisin Kyne | 2014 |
| PhD | Integration of Geotechnical and Structural Data from Savage River Mine, Tasmania Candidate: Victoria Lianne Rose Braniff | 2013 |
| PhD | Structural and Geochemical Controls on Ore Formation at the New Occidental Gold Deposit, Cobar, New South Wales, Australia Candidate: Craig Lance Stegman | 2007 |