GEMOC ARC National Key Centre

 Has GEMOC made a difference?

Highlights of research program outcomes:

• Unique methodology for geochemical imaging of the lithosphere (4-D Lithosphere Mapping) developed to maturity

• New understanding of lithosphere formation mechanisms and changes through time

• Unique methodology developed for testing mantle - crust coupling through Earth's history - a key to new exploration methods

• Focus on in situ analysis of important elements to parts per billion

• Unique method (in situ Re-Os) to date mantle events

• Novel method to track crustal histories (U-Pb dating and Lu-Hf fingerprinting of zircons, rutiles)

• Delivery of rapid, cost-effective and user-friendly new methodologies and software in geochemical analysis

Highlights of teaching outcomes:

• Industry-standard training with development of new degree programs (eg Exploration Geoscience, Environmental Geoscience, Marine Geoscience)

• Hands-on undergraduate training in use of state-of-the-art techniques (GIS databases, imaging, geochemical techniques, geophysical measurements) with industry-standard instrumentation

• Vigorous postgraduate group with active international postgraduate exchange programs: (eg  Nanjing University, University of Jean-Monnet (St Etienne), University of Clermont-Ferrand, University of Oslo)

• Short-course programs for end-user information and technology exchange

• Changing the mineral exploration paradigm by delivering new concepts for exploration derived from basic research and technology development

• Development of active partnerships in strategic and applied research with industry (exploration companies and technology manufacturers)

• Development of value-added consultancies using GEMOC's geochemical technologies and database

Other sections of this report provide the details of performance indicators and GEMOC's visiblity