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Rigby, M.J., Basson, I.J., Kramers, J.D., Gräser, P. and Mavimbela, P.K. (2011). The structural, metamorphic and temporal evolution of the country rocks surrounding Venetia Mine, Limpopo Belt, South Africa: evidence for a single Palaeoproterozoic tectono-metamorphic event with implications for a tectonic model.  Precambrian Research, 186, 51–69.

Roberts, M.D., Reid, D.L., Miller, J.A., Basson, I.J., Roberts, M. and Smith, D.S. (2006).  The Merensky Cyclic Unit and its impact on footwall cumulates below Normal and Regional Pothole reef types in the Western Bushveld Complex.  Mineralium Deposita, 42, 271-292.

Smith, D.S. and Basson, I.J. (2006).  Shape and distribution analysis of Merensky Reef potholing, Northam Platinum Mine, western Bushveld Complex: implications for pothole formation and growth. Mineralium Deposita, 41, 281–295.

Basson, I.J., Watkeys, M.K. and Phillips, D. (2005).  Structural evolution and tectonic context of the Mfongosi Group, Natal thrust front, Tugela terrane, South Africa.  Journal of African Earth Sciences, 43(4), 415-432.

Basson, I.J. and Viola, G. (2004). Passive kimberlitic fluid emplacement into dilating dyke-fracture arrays in South Africa: Evidence from fibrous calcite veins and extensional fracture cleavage.  Lithos, 76, 283-297.

Jelsma, H.A., de Wit, M.J., Thiart, C., Skinner, E.M.W., Dirks, P.H.G.M., Viola, G., Basson, I.J. and Anckar, E. (2004).  Preferential distribution along transcontinental corridors of kimberlites and related rocks of Southern Africa.  South African Journal of Geology - Proceedings of 6th Kaapvaal Craton Workshop, 107(1/2), 301-324.

Basson, I.J. and Greenway, G.G.  (2004). The Rössing Uranium Deposit: A product of late tectonic localization of uraniferous granites in the Central Zone of the Damara Orogen, Namibia.  Journal of African Earth Sciences, 38, 413-435.

Basson, I.J., Perritt, S., Watkeys, M.K. and Menzies, A.H.  (2004).  Geochemical correlation between metasediments of the Mfongosi Group of the Natal Sector of the Namaqua-Natal Metamorphic Province, South Africa and the Ahlmannryggen Group of the Grunehogna Province, Antarctica.  Gondwana Research - Proceedings of Gondwana 11, 7(1), 57-73.

Smith, D., Basson, I.J. and Reid, D.L.  (2003).  Normal Merensky Reef on Northam Platinum Mine, Zwartklip Facies, Upper Critical Zone, Western Bushveld Complex.  Canadian Mineralogist, Proceedings of the 9th International Platinum Symposium, 42, 243-260.
Basson, I.J. and Viola, G.V.  (2003). Structural overview of selected Group II kimberlite dyke arrays in South Africa: implications for kimberlite intrusion mechanisms.  South African Journal of Geology, 106 (4), 375-394.

Basson, I.J. and Watkeys, M.K. (2003). Tectonic implications from the geochemistry of Mfongosi Group metagreywackes, Natal Metamorphic Province, South Africa. South African Journal of Geology, 106(4), 265-280.
Reid, D.L. and Basson, I.J.  (2002). Iron-rich ultramafic pegmatite replacement bodies within the Upper Critical Zone, Rustenburg Layered Suite, Northam Platinum Mine, South Africa.  Hugh Eales Volume: Bushveld Complex Issue of Mineralogical Magazine, 66(6), 895-914.

Basson, I.J. and Watkeys, M.K. (2000).  Structural and stratigraphic setting of gold and base metal deposits in the Natal Thrust Front, South Africa, In: Cluer, J.K., Price, J.G., Struhsacker, E.M., Hardyman, R.F., and Morris, C.L. (Eds.), Geology and Ore Deposits 2000 - The Great Basin and Beyond: Geological Society of Nevada Symposium Proceedings, May 15-18, 2000, 571-582.

Basson, I.J., Tennant, D. and Langlands, JG. (2011). Mapping, Structural Analysis and Resolution of Mineralization Controls at Bibiani Gold Mine, Ghana.  ACA Howe International Limited. 47pp.

Basson, I.J. and Tennant, D. (2011).  Geophysical Data Interpretation, Mapping and Target Generation over the Semkhat Area, Mwana Region, Lufilian Arc, Democratic Republic of Congo.  Anglo American Exploration Africa.  54pp.

Wooldridge, A. and Basson, I.J. (2011).  Metema Gravity and Magnetic Survey: Generation of Advanced Products, Lithological and Structural Interpretation, Automated Magnetic Depth Modelling, Advanced 3D Gravity Modelling and Inversion.  CalValley.  17pp.

Basson, I.J. (2011).  Interpretation of Geophysical Data over the Arae Gassel Area, Northern Burkina Faso.  Swala Resources.  22pp.

Basson, I.J. (2011).  Interpretation of Geophysical Data over the Gueguere Area, Southern Burkina Faso. 18pp.

Basson, I.J. (2011).  The Delineation of 3D Structural Volumes and Dominant Discontinuities at Venetia Mine as an Aid to Geotechnical Design and Finite Element Modelling.  De Beers Consolidated Mines, Venetia Mine. 28pp.

Basson, I.J. (2011).  Sishen South/Kolomela Structural Study Part 1: Mapping, Analyses and 3D Modelling of the Kapstevel North and Leeuwfontein Prospects.  Sishen Iron Ore Company. 35pp.

Basson, I.J. (2010).  Structural Review of the Nyankanga Pit and Implications for Geotechnical Design.  48pp.  Geita Gold Mine Limited.

Basson, I.J. (2010).  Sishen Structural Study Part 1: Mapping, Analysis and 3D Modeling of the North Mine.  57pp. Sishen Iron Ore Company (Pty) Ltd.

Basson, I.J. (2010).  Re-interpretation of the North, West and South Blocks of the Mukuba Prospect, NW Zambia.  45pp. Northcore Minerals Limited, Zambia.

Basson, I.J. (2010).  Structural Analysis and 3D Modelling of the PPC Riebeeck West Quarry, Riebeeck West. 17pp.  Pretoria Portland Cement Company Ltd.

Basson, I.J. (2009).  Thabazimbi Structural Study Part 1: Mapping, Analysis and 3D Modeling of the Thabazimbi Operational Pits.  71pp.  Sishen Iron Ore Company (Pty) Ltd.

Basson, I.J. (2009).  Structural Analysis and Interpretation of Data Covering the Henri Prospect Area, Montoya Tenements, Songea, South Tanzania.  22pp.  Indigo Resources Limited.

Basson, I.J. (2009).  Structural Analysis and 3-D Modeling of Resolvable Structural Features in the Moddergat Area, Amandelbult-Tumela Mine, Anglo Platinum, South Africa.  42pp.  Anglo Platinum.

Basson, I.J. (2008).  Structural Analysis and 3-D Modeling of Resolvable Structural Features in the Marikana Area (MK2 and surrounding blocks) Lonmin Platinum, South Africa. 36pp.  Lonmin Platinum.

Basson, I.J. (2008).  Structural Overview and 3-D modeling of the Fair Bride Deposit, Manica Permit, Mozambique.  31pp.  Pan African Resources.

Basson, I.J. (2008).  Aeromagnetic and Radiometric Data Interpretation of the Titao Prospect, northern Burkina Faso, West Africa.  37pp.  New Resolution Geophysics.

Basson, I.J. (2008).  Structural Audit and Re-Analysis of the Tombe, Chenchu Mountain, Chert Ridge and Tinga Prospects, Ghana, West Africa. 56pp. Volta Resources Incorporated, Ghana.

Basson, I.J. (2008).  Structural Analysis of the Gaoua Area, southern Burkina Faso, West Africa. 28pp.  Goldcrest Resources and Wentworth Resources.

Basson, I.J. (2008).  Structural Analysis of the Titao Prospect, northern Burkina Faso, West Africa.  32pp.  Goldcrest Resources and Wentworth Resources.

Basson, I.J. (2008).  Preliminary Structural Interpretation of the Booysendal Prospect.  24pp. Northam Platinum Mine.

Basson, I.J. (2007).  Structural Analysis of the Kampti III and Kampti South Prospects, southern Burkina Faso, West Africa 36pp.  Goldcrest Resources and Wentworth Resources.

Basson, I.J. (2007). Structural interpretation of the Northern Concession, Simandou Range, Guinea.  40pp. BSGR, Guinea.

Basson, I.J. (2007).  Summary of Major Structural Features and Observations on Crenulation Zones in the Venetia Pit. 28pp.  De Beers Consolidated Mines, Venetia Mine.

Basson, I.J. (2007).  A New Model for the Development of Mineralized Zones in the Lufilian Arc of the DRC.  20pp.  Anglo American Exploration Division, AAC.

Basson, I.J. (2006).  3-D Modeling of Large-Scale Structures in Kimberlite Exposed Within the B/K12 Pit, Damtshaa Mine.  27pp.  Debswana.

Basson, I.J. (2006).  3-D Modelling of Country Rocks Hosting the Letlhakane D/K1 and D/K2 Kimberlites, Letlhakane Mine. 52pp.  Debswana.

Wooldridge, A.M. and Basson, I.J. (2006) Interpretation of a High-Resolution aeromagnetic and radiometric survey over the Ndola area, Zambi.  38pp.  Gemfields Ltd.

Basson, I.J. (2006).  Observations on selected deposits in the Lufilian Arc of the DRC (Kinsevere, Kamfundwa, Kambove-Kamoya and Luiswishi).  36pp.  AAC plc Exploration Division.

Basson, I.J. (2006).  3-D Modelling of Country Rocks Hosting the Letlhakane D/K1 and D/K2 Kimberlites.  52pp, Debswana, Botswana.

Basson, I.J. (2006).  3-D Modelling of Country Rocks Hosting the Orapa 2125/AK1 Kimberlite.  43pp.  Debswana, Botswana.

Basson, I.J. (2006).  Structural Analysis of Selected Areas in the Dawa Digati Prospect Area, Adola Gold Belt, Ethiopia and Recommendations on Data Formats for Their Evaluation. 62pp.  National Mining Corporation, Ethiopia.

Basson, I.J. (2005).  Construction of a Revised GEMCOM Model of the Country Rock Surrounding the Venetia Kimberlites.  163pp.  De Beers Consolidated Mines, Venetia Mine.

Basson, I.J. (2005).  Structural Analysis of the Country Rock Surrounding the Venetia K1 and K2 Kimberlites. 66pp.  De Beers Consolidated Mines, Venetia Mine.

Basson, I.J. (2004).  Structural map of the Venetia Open Pit, Cut 3, 2004.  De Beers Consolidated Mines, Venetia Mine.

Basson, I.J. (2004).  Re-interpretation of Structural Geology at K.O.V., DRC.  44pp.  AAC plc Base Metals.

Basson, I.J.  (2004).  Structural Geology, Contact Relationships and Modes of Mineralization of the Roan, Lower and Upper Kundelungu Supergroups, Lufilian Arc, DRC, 52pp.  AAC plc Base Metals.

Roberts, M., Roberts, M.D., Basson, I.J. and Reid, D.L. (2004).  Mineralogical, Textural and Geochemical Characterization of Merensky Reef Types at Northam Platinum Mine, 99pp.  Northam Platinum Mine.

Roberts, M., Reid, D.L., Basson, I.J. and Roberts, M. (2003).  Northam Platinum Mine: Merensky Reef Profiling Study: Interim Report, 21pp. Northam Platinum Mine.

Basson, I.J. (2002).  In-House Drilling Database (MSAccess) for Northam Platinum Mine.

Basson, I.J. (2002).  Petrographic Report on Dyke Samples from Star Diamond Mine, Welkom (Burns, Wynandsfontein and East Star Dykes), 20pp. Messina Diamonds.

Basson, I.J. (2001). Fault Modelling of the Rössing Uranium Mine, RTZ Namibia, 44pp.  RTZ/Rössing U Mine.

Basson, I.J. (2001). Quantification of the Fault Model Established for the Rössing Uranium Mine, 16pp. RTZ/Rössing Uranium Mine.