Angela Escolme

Dr. Angela Escolme is a Senior Lecturer and Researcher in Geology and Geometallurgy at the University of Tasmania's School of Natural Sciences. Her research focuses on mineral deposits, particularly porphyry copper systems, and integrates field studies, microanalytical techniques, and hyperspectral data analysis. She leads the AMIRA P1202 project's Module 4, developing methodologies for characterizing porphyry copper deposits' transition zones.

Education:

• PhD in Geology, University of Tasmania (2017)
• MSc in Earth Sciences (Hons), University of Manchester (2007)

Research Interests: Dr. Escolme's work emphasizes mineralogical and geochemical characterization of ore deposits to improve geometallurgical modeling and environmental sustainability. Key areas include:

• Porphyry copper systems and their transition zones
• Hyperspectral imaging and machine learning for ore characterization
• Alteration overprints and mineral chemistry vectors
• Geometallurgical predictive modeling

Teaching & Supervision: She coordinates the KEA711 Geometallurgy short course and has supervised multiple doctoral and masters students, including studies on the Valeriano Cu-Mo-Au Deposit and the Mankayan District gold system.

Awards:

• Best student oral presentation, Society of Economic Geologists (2015)

Grants & Projects: Leads or collaborates on AMIRA-funded projects P1202 and P1249, focusing on porphyry systems and complex orebody characterization. Recent funding includes $3.97 million for P1249 (2022–2026).

Professional Activities: Active in industry partnerships and serves on the ARC TMVC Hub. Previously held postdoctoral roles and worked in exploration geology at a Western Australian gold mine.