Thesis abstract:

«p»The traditional economic development paradigm has led to environmental issues, such as smog, acid rain, and climate change, posing threats to both health and sustainable progress. In recent years, there has been a growing emphasis on the concepts of green economy and sustainable growth. Clean energy demands are significantly reliant on essential metals, and the Queensland region of Australia boasts potential mantle rock resources that can be employed for calibrating geophysical data to uncover deep-seated mineral resources.«/p» «p»The primary objective of this research project is to analyze mantle xenolith samples from the Queensland region, elucidating their petrological and mechanical properties, including mineral types, distribution, connectivity, particle size, shape, and crystal orientation. These data will be integrated with geological thermal history information to construct empirical models for the seismic, viscosity, and electrical properties of mantle rocks.«/p» «p»To achieve this goal, various analytical techniques will be employed, encompassing field petrology, X-ray microscopy, and scanning electron microscopy. Through the comprehensive analysis of mantle rock samples, the research endeavors to delineate seismic, viscosity, and electrical conductivity profiles of the Eastern Australian mantle, potentially offering insights for geological interpretation of seismic and electrical studies and unveiling spatial variations in the mantle properties influencing the formation of deep-seated metal ore deposits in Australia.«/p»