Isabel Barton
· Associate Professor, School of Mining Engineering & Mineral ResourcesUniversity of Arizona · Mining Engineering
Active 2014–2026
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About
Isabel Barton is an associate professor in the University of Arizona's Department of Mining and Geological Engineering and a member of the Graduate Faculty. She holds graduate degrees in mining engineering and geosciences from the University of Arizona, with her research primarily focused on geometallurgy. Her work involves collaboration with academic and industry professionals including metallurgists, geologists, mine engineers, mineralogists, geotechnical engineers, archaeologists, and geochemists. Barton’s research interests encompass geometallurgy, materials characterization, analytical techniques, economic geology, geochemistry, extractive metallurgy, mineralogy, and the history of mining, metallurgy, and geology. She actively seeks qualified graduate students interested in pursuing master's or doctoral degrees in these areas, particularly those with experience in geology, extractive metallurgy, or mining engineering.
Research topics
- Geology
- Chemistry
- Organic chemistry
- Geochemistry
- Geomorphology
- Paleontology
- Mineralogy
- Remote sensing
- Inorganic chemistry
Selected publications
Chalcopyrite leaching in novel lixiviants
Hydrometallurgy · 2021 · 77 citations
Mining Metallurgy & Exploration · 2021 · 41 citations
Geological controls on lithium production from basinal brines across North America
Journal of Geochemical Exploration · 2023-12-15 · 31 citations
articleGeological Society of America Bulletin · 2022 · 23 citations
Abstract The Paradox Basin in the Colorado Plateau (USA) has some of the most iconic records of paleofluid flow, including sandstone bleaching and ore mineralization, and hydrocarbon, CO2, and He reservoirs, yet the sources of fluids responsible for these extensive fluid-rock reactions are highly debated. This study, for the first time, characterizes fluids within the basin to constrain the sources and emergent behavior of paleofluid flow resulting in the iconic rock records. Major ion and isoto…
Vanadium in phyllosilicate ores: Occurrence, crystal chemistry, and leaching behavior
Minerals Engineering · 2023-07-03 · 18 citations
articleCorresponding
Recent grants
Frequent coauthors
- 21 shared
Mark D. Barton
- 18 shared
Jingping He
- 15 shared
Maxwell S Drexler
University of Arizona
- 14 shared
Jennifer C. McIntosh
University of Arizona
- 13 shared
J. Brent Hiskey
University of Arizona
- 13 shared
Grant Ferguson
University of Saskatchewan
- 12 shared
Leon Duplessis
Arizona Geological Survey
- 10 shared
Jaeheon Lee
Colorado School of Mines
Awards & honors
- MSHA 5000-23 certified, Mine Safety and Health Administratio…
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