Publications and Research Background

Rock Records is informed by a strong foundation in applied geological research. The company’s principal geologist, Dr Lloyd White, has authored and co-authored peer-reviewed publications in structural geology, tectonics, and mineral systems. His research has involved regional mapping campaigns and integrating geophysical and geochemical data to understand mineral, hydrocarbon and geothermal systems.

Many of these publications predate the establishment of Rock Records and are presented here to demonstrate technical expertise and depth of experience. The intellectual property associated with these works remains with the original publishers and collaborators.

Current consulting work and data products developed by Rock Records are distinct from these research outputs.

Research Themes

Structural Geology and regional mapping

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These examples are from regional mapping campaigns that incorporate geochemistry, geochronology and geophysical data to characterise fault systems, shear zones and their deformation histories.

Selected publications include:

  • White, L.T., et al., (2018). Tectonic mode switches recorded at the northern edge of the Australia Plate during the Pliocene and Pleistocene. Tectonics

  • White, L.T., et al. (2017). The geological history of the Latimojong Mountains and Toraja region of Sulawesi. Journal of Asian Earth Sciences.

  • White, L.T., et al. (2014). Lithospheric-scale structures in New Guinea and their control on the location of gold and copper deposits. Solid Earth.

  • White, L.T., et al. (2014). The age of undeformed dacite intrusions within the Kolaka Fault Zone, SE Sulawesi, Indonesia. Journal of Asian Earth Sciences.

  • White, L.T., Lennox, P.G. (2010). Can the size of K-feldspar phenocrysts be used to map the occurrence of mylonitic shear zones? Results from the Wyangala Granite, Eastern Lachlan Fold Belt, NSW, Australia. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences.

Tectonics and Plate Reconstructions

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These studies examine regional to continental-scale tectonic evolution using integrated structural observations, geochronology, and plate kinematic reconstructions. This work underpins regional synthesis and framework development used in exploration and basin analysis.

Selected publications include:

  • Wang, J., Li, X., White, L.T., et al. (2024). Early dextral shear motion during the breakup of East Gondwana documented in clastic dykes in the Tethys Himalaya. Tectonophysics.

  • White, L.T., et al. (2021). Age of magmatism and alteration of a sequence of basaltic rocks cored at the base of IODP Site U1513, Naturaliste Plateau, southwestern Australia. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences.

  • White, L.T., et al. (2016). The provenance of Borneo’s enigmatic alluvial diamonds: a case study from Cempaka, SE Kalimantan. Gondwana Research.

  • White, L.T., et al. (2013). A reassessment of paleogeographic reconstructions of eastern Gondwana: bringing geology back into the equation. Gondwana Research.

  • White, L.T. and Lister, G.S. (2012). The collision of India with Asia. Journal of Geodynamics.

Magmatism and Crustal Evolution

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Research in this theme addresses the links between tectonic setting, magmatism, and crustal evolution – fundamental to understanding mineral system development, with applications to exploration targeting and regional prospectivity analysis.

Selected publications include:

Relevance to Consulting and Data Products

The research themes outlined above inform Rock Records' approach to consulting and dataset development. Emphasis is placed on:

  • Geological interpretation grounded in a solid understanding of mechanics, realistic geometries and tectonic processes

  • Integration of multiple data types

  • Explicit consideration of uncertainty and scale

  • Translation of complex geological concepts into structured, reusable datasets

  • Quality and the delivery of professional products

A complete publication list and citation metrics are available via Google Scholar.