Plate reconstruction context for variations in geodynamic, magmatic and mineralisation processes

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Repeated amalgamation and splitting apart of continental crust through time via the 'supercontinent' cycle have influenced and/or controlled most aspects of earth’s evolution. Episodic occurrences of different mineral deposit types, igneous petrological associations and sediment basins are influenced by a variety of geodynamic controls, all of which appear to be interrelated but our understanding of the processes, spatial and temporal variations is limited, particularly as we move back in time. Quality of life in our modern lifestyles is dependent on the continued availability of natural resources which requires the discovery of additional mineral deposits, including ones in crustal domains not previously explored ('greenfields' terrains). A better representation of the interplay of geodynamic setting, mineralisation and sedimentary depositional environment is thus required.