Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP0984852

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP0984852

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Diamond genesis: cracking the code for deep-Earth processes. The project will provide new insights into the processes by which diamond crystallises in the Earth's mantle, and will deliver information directly relevant to interpreting the diamond prospectivity of the Australian continent. The development of a new diamond mine in Australia, or by Australian companies abroad, would be a major addition to the economy and Australian-based industry. Another outcome of this research will be further development of methodologies for identification of sources of individual diamonds, relevant to the international Kimberley Process for reducing theft and illegal diamond trade. The project will be a highly visible Australian contribution to this global social and economic problem.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2009

End Date: 31-12-2011

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $397,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Geochemistry | Igneous And Metamorphic Petrology | Geochemistry Not Elsewhere Classified | Geotectonics

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Earth sciences |

Other Keywords

Earth sciences | Geochemistry | Geochemistry Not Elsewhere Classified | Geotectonics | Igneous And Metamorphic Petrology | Other Non-Metallic Minerals (Incl. Diamonds)

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