Publications

2025

Journal Papers
Bräunig, L., Buske, S., Kramer, R., Malehmir, A., Juhlin, C. & Marsden, P. 2025. Multiscale borehole seismic imaging for mineral exploration in the Blötberget mining area (Central Sweden, Ludvika). Geophysical Prospecting. https://doi.org/10.1111/1365-2478.70061

Ding, Y. & Malehmir, A. 2025. Controlled-illumination reflection imaging of massive sulphide deposits utilizing a tunnel-to-surface acquisition setup at the Neves-Corvo mining site, Portugal. Geophysical Journal International. https://uu.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1997261/FULLTEXT01.pdf

Gyger, L., Malehmir, A., Manzi, M., Valishin, O. & Hamerslag, R. 2025. Surface distributed acoustic sensing for mineral exploration. Scientific Reports. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-29964-6

Markovic, M., Malehmir, A., Manzi, M. & Hamerslag, R. 2025. Feasibility of multicomponent reflection seismic imaging for direct targeting of metallic mineral deposits. Geophysics. http://uu.diva-portal.org/smash/record.jsf?pid=diva2:2048705

Stender, V., Malehmir, A., Papadopoulou, M. & Hamerslag, R. 2025. Combined fibre-optic sensing and nodal recorders for seismic characterization of mine tailings. Discover Applied Sciences. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-8405816/v1

Wilczynski, Z., Kaslilar, A., Malehmir, A., Juhlin, C., Markovic, M., Gyger, L. & Manzi, M. 2025. Performance of untrenched surface-DAS in near-surface seismic exploration: a comparison with conventional sensors. Geophysical Journal International. https://doi.org/10.1093/gji/ggag082

Yang, L., Malehmir, A. & Markovic, M. 2025. Unsupervised Physics-Guided Deconvolution for High-Resolution Hardrock Seismic Imaging. Geophysical Prospecting. http://uu.diva-portal.org/smash/record.jsf?pid=diva2:2033225

Yang, L., Malehmir, A. & Markovic, M. 2025. Enhanced Hardrock Seismic Imaging Through Multi‐Scale Information‐Guided Unsupervised Learning. Journal of Geophysical Research: Machine Learning and Computation. https://doi.org/10.1029/2025JH000627

Zappala, S., Westgate, M. & Malehmir, A. 2025. Automated three-dimensional reflection traveltime modelling to detect dipping layer geometries from active seismic data. Geophysical Prospecting. https://doi.org/10.1111/1365-2478.70165

PhD Theses
Sordyl, J. 2025. Experimental immobilization of REE, Th and U by precipitation of pyromorphite [Pb5(PO4)3Cl]. Uppsala University. PhD Thesis. http://www.diva-portal.org/smash/record.jsf?pid=diva2:1926384

Zappala, S. 2025. Dual-Element Onshore Seismic Data Acquisition and Imaging Techniques: Case studies from Seoul metropolitan and Danish CCS sites. Uppsala University. PhD Thesis. http://www.diva-portal.org/smash/record.jsf?pid=diva2:1942962

MSc/BSc Theses
Arnover, M. 2025. REE Distribution and Mineralogy in the Blötberget Apatite-Iron Deposit: Insights from the Kalv Ore Body. Stockholm University. BSc Thesis. https://www.diva-portal.org/smash/record.jsf?pid=diva2:1982079

Chicoine, L. 2025. Mineralogical deportment and Trace Element Geochemistry of REEs in the Blötberget Apatite-Iron-Oxide Deposit, Central Sweden. University of Gothenburg. MSc Thesis. https://gupea.ub.gu.se/server/api/core/bitstreams/94133868-82ae-421b-8787-5ef5d35141d4/content

Eriksson, A. 2025. REE distribution and mineralogy in the Blötberget Apatite-Iron Oxide deposit; insights from the Hugget ore body. Stockholm University. BSc Thesis.https://www.su.se/download/18.11777a0b1993704a0587f00/1758033490371/Bachelor%20degree%20project%20in%20Geology%2015%20hp%20%7C%20Anton%20Eriksson2025%20-%20Anton%20Eriksson%20-%20BSc%20Geology%2015hp.pdf

Ferrada, L.A. 2025. Mapping Innovation Strategy Management: A case study of Smart Exploration Research Center Hub 1 - Green Sensing Technologies. Uppsala University. MSc Thesis. https://uu.diva-portal.org/smash/record.jsf?pid=diva2:1997306

Gashi, K. & Johannesen, J. 2025. Development of a Geological Model Based on Borehole and Drill Rig Data: A Pilot Study for Sustainable Drilling at Epiroc’s Test Center in Örebro. Uppsala University. BSc Thesis. https://www.diva-portal.org/smash/record.jsf?pid=diva2%3A1978144&dswid=-9148

Huononen, F. 2025. The Triphylite Group Minerals from the Bergby-Axmarby LCT-Pegmatite Field, Central Sweden. Uppsala University. BSc Thesis. https://uu.diva-portal.org/smash/record.jsf?pid=diva2:1977966

Rognås, S. 2025. Unravelling Geological Structures Controlling the Groundwater Table in the Blötberget Mine Area. Uppsala University. MSc Thesis. https://www.diva-portal.org/smash/record.jsf?pid=diva2:1991131

Sykiotis, S. 2025. Predicting Physical Properties Using Neural Networks: A Case Study from Ludvika Mines-Central Sweden: Machine-learning applications for predicting unmeasured rock physical properties. Uppsala University. MSc Thesis. https://www.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1955642/FULLTEXT02

Conference contributions
Dunst, R., Pitcairn, I., Jansson, N. & Raat, H. 2025. Deciphering the relationship between alteration and mineralisation in metamorphic rocks; a Swedish case study from the Riddarhyttan area. SGA 2025. Conference Paper. https://ltu.diva-portal.org/smash/record.jsf?pid=diva2%3A2008292&dswid=-8395

Gyger, L., Malehmir, A., Wilczynski, Z., Markovic, M., Manzi, M., Valishin O. & Hamerslag, R. 2025. Distributed acoustic sensing for mineral exploration: a pilot study from central Sweden. EGU General Assembly 2025. Conference Abstract. https://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EGU25/EGU25-3087.html

Kelemen, P., Zack, T., Rösel, D., Dunkl, I. & Lynch, E. 2025. Tracing the Thermal History of critical raw material deposits in Bergslagen, Sweden: Insights from high- and low-T thermochronology. Goldschmidt 2025. Conference Abstract. https://conf.goldschmidt.info/goldschmidt/2025/meetingapp.cgi/Paper/28499

Koufopoulou, A., Malehmir, A. & Markovic, M. 2025. Uncovering fossil subduction in a mineral-endowed Paleoproterozoic terrain: Reprocessing legacy BABEL seismic lines from Bothnian Bay, Sweden. EGU General Assembly 2025. Conference Abstract. https://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EGU25/EGU25-9579.html

Malehmir, A. 2025. Charting the Path to Mineral Deposits: Deep Targeting Strategies in Complex Geological Environments. EAGE Annual Meeting 2025. Conference Abstract. https://www.earthdoc.org/content/papers/10.3997/2214-4609.2025101513

Markovic, M. & Malehmir, A. 2025. Cost-effective Broadband Multicomponent Reflection Seismic Survey for Direct Targeting of Metallic Mineral Deposits. KEGS Symposium 2025. Conference Abstract. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/389571664_Cost-effective_Broadband_Multicomponent_Reflection_Seismic_Survey_for_Direct_Targeting_of_Metallic_Mineral_Deposits

Petri P., Högdahl K., Hansson A., Jonsson E., Bergqvist M., Leijd M. & Zetterqvist. A. 2025. Lithium ore mineralogy of LCT-pegmatite drill cores characterised by simultaneous W-ray CT and XRF scanning. SGA 2025. Conference Abstract. http://uu.diva-portal.org/smash/record.jsf?pid=diva2:2045487

Stender, V., Malehmir, A., Papadopoulou, M. & Kaslilar, A. 2025. Collocated with fiber-optic multi-element seismic survey for characterizing mine tailings in central Sweden. EAGE Near Surface Geoscience 2025. Conference Abstract. https://doi.org/10.3997/2214-4609.202520202

Wilczynski, Z., Kaslilar, A., Malehmir, A., Juhlin, C., Gyger, L., Markovic, M. & Manzi, M. 2025. Comparative analysis of surface-DAS and collocated 3-component geophones for surface-wave studies EGU General Assembly 2025. Conference Abstract. https://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EGU25/EGU25-9579.html

Yang, L., Malehmir, A. & Markovic, M. 2025. Unsupervised learning with frequency-guided constraints for improved hardrock seismic imaging. EAGE Annual Meeting 2025. Conference Abstract. https://academic.oup.com/gji/article/242/2/ggaf201/8155240

Other
Hamerslag, R. 2025. Seismisk mätning ska visa vägen mot mer malm i Blötberget – Intervju. Business News Dalarna. Interview. https://www.businessnewsdalarna.se/naringsliv/seismisk-matning-ska-visa-vagen-mot-mer-malm-i-blotberget/

Malehmir, A. 2025. CRMA och Europas väg mot hållbar råvaruförsörjning. Dagens Industri Contentway Sweden. Interview. https://contentway.eu/sv/publications/framtidens-hallbara-stal-gruv-and-skogsindustri