Metallogeny and Paleogeographic Implications of Layered Igneous Complexes (LICs) and Large Igneous Provinces (LIPs)

Champion: Prof Judith Kinnaird
The main focus is on the Bushveld Complex combined with studies on the Molopo Farms, Uitkomst and Kunene Complexes, and LIPs such as the Umkondo LIP, supplemented with geochronological studies and paleomagnetic reconstructions of ancient supercontinents.

The effect of host rock on platinum group and base metal sulphide mineralization and their mineral processing characteristics in the Merensky Reef, Western Limb of the bush veld Complex, South Africa.

Student
Carene Mouton

Degree
MSc

Supervisor
Smith

University
University of Johannesburg

Petrogenesis of the Kameel Complex and associatted mafic intrusions, Northern Cape, South Africa

Student
Sinikiwi Ncube

Degree
PHD

Supervisor
Owen-Smith

University
University of Johannesburg

Constraining the role of carbonate assimilation on spinel stability in Bushveld ores

Student
Siyasanga Dyan (Ms)

Degree
MSc

Supervisor
Prevec

University
Rhodes University

Investigating ‘Karoo’ dykes of western South Africa for their potential membership in the 130 Ma Parana-Etendeka LIP and their economic potential

Student
Cole Kingsbury (Ernst and into Bushveld +Paleomag)

Degree
PD

Supervisor
Bumby

University
University of Pretoria

Geochemistry and petrogenesis of the Stolzburg Complex, Barberton Greenstone Belt, South Africa

Student
Merrily Tau (Ms)

Degree
MSc

Supervisor
Bolhar

University
WITS University

Mineralization on the Aurora project and relation to the Platreef, northern limb BC

Student
Rosaline Crossley

Degree
PD

Supervisor
Kinnaird

University
WITS University

The Tennis Ball Marker and related platinum group element mineralization in the Bushveld Complex

Student
Busisiwe Khoza

Degree
MSc

Supervisor
Latypov

University
WITS University

Anorthosites associated with magnetite in the Upper Zone of the Bushveld Complex

Student
Willie Kruger

Degree
PHD

Supervisor
Latypov

University
WITS University

Potholes associated with MG-LG chromitites of the Critical Zone in the Bushveld Complex

Student
Maximillian Hasch

Degree
PHD

Supervisor
Latypov

University
WITS University

High-precision Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometry (TIMS) geochronology on the Palaeoproterozoic Rooiberg Group

Student
Olutola Jolayemi

Degree
PD

Supervisor
Nex

University
WITS University

Integrated Resistivity and Magnetotelluric methods applied to imaging the Bushveld Complex.

Student
Wesley Harrison

Degree
PHD

Supervisor
Webb

University
WITS University

New seismic attribute analysis with application to hardrock and softrock reflection seismic data

Student
Michael Westgate

Degree
PHD

Supervisor
Manzi

University
WITS University

The Sr-isotopic stratigraphy of the LCZ-UCZ transition in the western limb of the Bushveld Complex

Student
Rudolf Malatji Mafete

Degree
MSc

Supervisor
Roelofse

University
University Of the Free State

Novel in-situ isotopic sampling techniques - investigating plutonic magmatic processes at the mineral and sub-crystal scale in Proterozoic anorthosites and the Bushveld Complex

Student
Andrew Logue

Degree
PHD

Supervisor
Bybee

University
WITS University

Probing Magma Chamber Dynamics in the Bushveld Complex

Student
Ben Hayes

Degree
PD-RA

Supervisor
Smith

University
University of Johannesburg

Bushveld research

Student
Marina Yudovskaya

Degree
RA

Supervisor
Kinnaird

University
WITS University

Finishing 2019 not funded

Mineralogical and fluid analysis associated with the Bushveld Granite mineralizing event

Student
Michael Ray

Degree
MSc

Supervisor
Nex

University
WITS University

Geology of the Main Zone, Bushveld Complex

Student
Julie Bordeau

Degree
PHD

Supervisor
Latypov

University
WITS University

Calc-silicate xenolith-magma interactions on the Rustenburg layered suite, Bushveld Complex

Student
Bavisha Kovarjee (Ms)

Degree
PHD

Supervisor
Nex

University
WITS University

Geology and metallogeny of the Harriet's Wish Farm, Northern limb of the Bushveld Complex

Student
Van Scheltema, Joseph

Degree
MSc

Supervisor
Kinnaird

University
WITS University

Application of 3D seismic to enhance mapping of platinum deposits and potholes: Case study from Impala Platinum Mine, Bushveld Complex, South Africa

Student
Lebogang Sehoole

Degree
MSc

Supervisor
Webb

University
WITS University

Rare earth element potential of the Bushveld Complex Upper Zone

Student
Neithel Mashiane

Degree
MSc

Supervisor
Elburg

University
University of Johannesburg