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About

Jan Marten Huizenga’s main research interest is in the field of fluid-rock geochemistry. He is in particular interested in the geochemical changes associated with fluid-rock interaction processes in the lower crust and in hydrothermal systems. At present, he works on the thermodynamic aspects of graphite precipitation and on fluid-rock interaction in lower crustal rocks.

Teaching

EA1110: Evolution of the Earth (Level 1; TSV)
EA2010: Introductory Geology (Level 2; TSV)
EA2300: Introductory Structural and Metamorphic Geology (Level 2; TSV)
EA5042: Advanced Structural and Metamorphic Geology (Level 5; TSV)

Research Disciplines

Socio-Economic Objectives

Publications

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Journal Articles

Liu G, Yuan F, Deng Y, Jowitt S, Sun W, White N, Yang D, Li X, Zhou T and Huizenga J (2018) The genesis of the Hehuashan Pb–Zn deposit and implications for the Pb–Zn prospectivity of the Tongling district, Middle–Lower Yangtze River Metallogenic Belt, Anhui Province, China. Ore Geology Review, 101. pp. 105-121
Touret J, Huizenga J, Kehelpannala K and Piccoli F (in press) Vein-type graphite deposits in Sri Lanka: the ultimate fate of granulite fluids. Chemical Geology,
Case G, Blenkinsop T, Chang Z, Huizenga J, Lilly R and McLellan J (2017) Delineating the structural controls on the genesis of iron oxide–Cu–Au deposits through implicit modelling: a case study from the E1 Group, Cloncurry District, Australia. Geological Society, London, Special Publication, 453.
Niu S, Li S, Huizenga J, Santosh M, Zhang D, Zeng Y, Li Z and Zhao W (2017) Zircon U-Pb geochronology and geochemistry of the intrusions associated with the Jiawula Ag-Pb-Zn deposit in the Great Xing'an Range, NE China and their implications for mineralization. Ore Geology Reviews, 86. pp. 35-54
Shu Q, Chang Z, Hammerli J, Lai Y and Huizenga J (2017) Composition and evolution of fluids forming the Baiyinnuo'er Zn-Pb Skarn Deposit, Northeastern China: insights from laser ablation ICP-MS study of fluid inclusions. Economic Geology, 112. pp. 1441-1460
van Ryt M, Sanislav I, Dirks P, Huizenga J, Mturi M and Kolling S (2017) Alteration paragenesis and the timing of mineralised quartz veins at the world-class Geita Hill gold deposit, Geita Greenstone Belt, Tanzania. Ore Geology Reviews, 91. pp. 765-779
Jordaan L, Wepener V and Huizenga J (2016) The strontium isotope distribution in water and fish within major South African catchments. Water SA, 42 (2). pp. 213-224
Jordan L, Wepener V and Huizenga J (2016) The major and trace element chemistry of fish and lake water within major South African catchments. Water SA, 42 (1). pp. 112-128
Touret J, Santosh M and Huizenga J (2016) High-temperature granulites and supercontinents. Geoscience Frontiers, 7 (1). pp. 101-113
Frezzotti M, Huizenga J, Compagnoni R and Selverstone J (2014) Diamond formation by carbon saturation in C–O–H fluids during cold subduction of oceanic lithosphere. Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, 143. pp. 68-86
Huizenga J, van Reenen D and Touret J (2014) Fluid-rock interaction in retrograde granulites of the Southern Marginal Zone, Limpopo high grade terrain, South Africa. Geoscience Frontiers, 5 (5). pp. 673-682

Conference Papers

Shu Q, Hammerli J, Chang Z, Lai Y and Huizenga J (2015) Laser ablation inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry study on fluid inclusions of the Baiyinnuo'er skarn Zn-Pb deposit, North-east China. Proceedings of PACRIM 2015. In: PACRIM 2015 Congress, 18-21 March 2015, Hong Kong, China

More: ResearchOnline@JCU stores 45+ research outputs authored by Dr Jan Huizenga from 2004 onwards.

Current Funding

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Evolution Mining - Contract Research

Geological Characteristics and Genesis of Mt Carlton High-Sulfidation Epithermal Deposit, and the Implications for Exploration

Indicative Funding: $150,000 over 3 years
Summary: The project aims to A) Document the geological characteristics, particularly the zoning patterns of Mt Carlton, and understand the ore formation processes and factors controlling the positions of orebodies, to help the exploration for similar deposits, and B) to estimate the position of the porphyry deposit related to the Mt Carlton HS deposit, by first estimating the surface projection of the porphyry deposit at depth, and then estimating the depth of the deposit.
Investigators: Zhaoshan Chang, Paul Dirks, Jan Huizenga and Christa Placzek in collaboration with Lars Fredrik Sahlstrom (College of Science & Engineering)
Keywords: Mt Carlton; Gold-Copper; Porphyry Deposit; Queensland; High-Sulfidation Epithermal Deposit; Exploration

Qld Dept of Natural Resources and Mines - Future Resources Program

Characterising and assessing prospectivity of intrusion-related hydrothermal mineral systems in north-east Queensland

Indicative Funding: $1,779,736 over 2 years
Summary: The project is to assess the prospectivity of intrusion-related hydrothermal mineral systems in NE Queensland, through characterising the geological features and understanding the genesis and ore formation controls of known deposits, and investigating on regional alteration, magma fertility, geodynamic setting and evolution, and uplift/exhumation histories. The project will introduce new ideas and new approaches to help improve exploration success rate and to invigorate and revitalise exploration activities in NE Queensland.
Investigators: Zhaoshan Chang, Paul Dirks, Carl Spandler, John Carranza, Jan Huizenga and Bob Henderson (College of Science & Engineering and Division of Tropical Environments & Societies)
Keywords: Mt Carlton; Queensland; gold-copper; high-sulfidation epithermal deposit; porphyry deposit; Exploration

Stichting Dr Schurmannfonds - Research Grant

Hydrothermal breccia zones in the Proterozoic Cloncurry District (Mt Isa Inlier, Australia): implications for Fe-oxide-Au-Cu mineralisation

Indicative Funding: $13,321 over 2 years
Summary: Numerous Precambrian iron oxide-copper-gold uranium (IOCG) deposits are associated with hydrothermal breccia zones and extensive metasomatic alteration. Gaining knowledge on the formation process of hydrothermal brecciation is of critical importance for a better understanding of Proterozoic IOCG mineralisation and may improve exploration methods. The Cloncurry District within the Mt Isa Inlier (NW Queensland, Australia) is probably one of the best terrains worldwide to study hydrothermal breccia zones and its relation to mineralisation. The project aims at getting a better understanding of the relationship between fluid infiltration, brecciation and mineralisation.
Investigators: Jan Huizenga and Paul Dirks (College of Science & Engineering)
Keywords: Hydrothermal; Brecciation; Cloncurry District; Fluid Inclusions

Supervision

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These Higher Degree Research projects are either current or by students who have completed their studies within the past 5 years at JCU. Linked titles show theses available within ResearchOnline@JCU.

Current

Geochemical characterisation of gold mineralisation in Geita Hill (Geita Greenstone Belt, Tanzania) (PhD , Secondary Advisor)
Petrology of the Gifford Creek Carbonatite Complex and the Yangibana LREE district, Western Australia: New insights from isotope geochemistry and geochronology (PhD , Secondary Advisor)
Geological Characteristics and Origin of the Watershed Tungsten Deposit, Northeast Queensland, Australia (PhD , Secondary Advisor)
Geological characteristics, genesis and ore controlling factors of the Tick Hill Au deposit, Dajarra District, NW Queensland, Australia (PhD , Secondary Advisor)
Fluids in the lower crust: storage and mobilization (PhD , Primary Advisor)

Completed

Genesis of the E1 group of iron oxide-copper-gold deposits, Cloncurry district, North West Queensland (2017, PhD , Secondary Advisor)
Ore-forming mechanisms and spatio-temporal framework for intrusion-related deposits in NE China (2016, PhD , Secondary Advisor)

Collaboration

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