Shihuiding Formation is re-interpreted as the top, Seventh member of the Shilu Group.
Shilu Group and interbedded BIFs have a maximum depositional time of 1070–970 Ma.
A marine, retroarc foreland basin proposed for the host rocks and interbedded BIFs.
Precursors to the Shilu Group were dominantly derived from Laurentia.
Hainan Island was most likely attached or close to northwestern Laurentia in Rodinia.