Olivine is the dominant component in kimberlites (~ 40–60 vol%), where it occurs as
individual grains of variable size (> 1 cm to< 100 μm) of xenocrystic and magmatic origin …

Following the discovery of diamonds in river deposits in central South Africa in the mid
nineteenth century, it was at Kimberley where the volcanic origin of diamonds was first …

The compositional structure and thermal state of the subcontinental lithospheric mantle
(SCLM) beneath the Kalahari Craton and the surrounding mobile belts have been mapped …

Based on a compilation of more than 100 kimberlite age determinations, four broad
kimberlite emplacement patterns can be recognized in North America:(1) a northeast …

Mineral carbonation of alkaline mine residues is a carbon dioxide removal (CDR) strategy
that can be employed by the mining industry. Here, we describe the mineralogy and …

The common serpentine–diopside matrix assemblage in volcaniclastic kimberlite (VK) at the
Venetia Mine, South Africa is ascribed to a secondary origin, because of post‐emplacement …

Regional and local structural controls on the emplacement of 1326 Southern African
kimberlites and related rocks (kimberlites sensu lato, 11% of which are dated) are analysed …

Key to deciphering the origin and tectonic setting of kimberlite magmatism is an accurate
understanding of when they formed. Although determining absolute emplacement ages for …

Determination of the emplacement ages and initial isotopic composition of kimberlite by
conventional isotopic methods using bulk rock samples is unreliable as these rocks usually …

Recently discovered diamondiferous kimberlite (Group-II) pipes in central India have
surprisingly young 40Ar/39Ar whole rock and U–Pb perovskite ages around 65million years …