Total Deposit Knowledge

The Total Deposit Knowledge (TDK) research program covers mineral exploration, structural and geochemical drill core interpretation, hyperspectral interpretation, mine geology and geometallurgy.

We provide the best possible understanding of the rock characteristics to influence practical decision-making at every stage from exploration to mining and mineral processing.

The program combines research expertise with training and development to provide inputs into the understanding of mineral deposits, in particular to increase mineral deposit efficiency while implementing a lower environmental and social footprint.

Background

The TDK team comprises globally experienced exploration and academic geologists with a long-standing focus on the discovery and description of mineral deposits. Consultancy projects, Masters and PhD-level postgraduate programs and cooperative research projects with the minerals industry are a highlight of our day-to-day activities. Public research for State geological surveys, in particular are exemplified by our Mineral Deposit Atlas series developed with the Geological Survey of Queensland.

With access to state-of-the-art equipment across The University of Queensland, and with our partners at the Queensland University of Technology and James Cook University, interpretation of mineral deposits is possible at every scale. We strive for greater industry, government and academic cooperation in order to deliver the critical metals needed for the developing low-carbon economy.

Our partners in the WH Bryan Mining Geology Research Centre are the Mine Waste Characterisation (MIWATCH) and Deep Mining Geoscience (DMG) groups, and the co-location with the Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral Research Centre (JKMRC), JKTech and the Mineral Liberation Analysers facility allows for integrated research across the full mineral deposit research and ore production spectrum.