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CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand and PERTH, Australia, 30 May 2013 – ARANZ Geo, developer of 3D geological modelling software Leapfrog Geo, and ioGlobal, developer of ioGAS for geochemical exploratory data analysis, announced today the ioGAS Link connecting Leapfrog Geo and ioGAS. The live link allows users of the two software packages to share geochemical and related data in real time.
Shaun Maloney, CEO of ARANZ Geo, says “We’re committed to advancing geological modelling and giving geologists the best tools to understand geology. A huge range of geochemical information can be gathered during exploration, mine development and mine operation. Incorporating this data into Leapfrog improves the model and further reduces risk. Now users of Leapfrog Geo and ioGAS can easily incorporate geochemical data for more robust modelling via the live link.”
The link combines the unique benefits of the two programs; ioGAS is considered to be the ideal software for geochemical analysis and the recently released Leapfrog Geo is the next generation in implicit geological modelling.
Increase confidence
The ability to quickly understand the geological implications of geochemical data will increase confidence and allow geologists to compare previous logging to their assay data. Leapfrog Geo’s intuitive workflows also make the ioGAS Link easy to use and highly accessible.
Visualise with exceptional graphics
The link simplifies data movement between the two programs. Existing assay data from Leapfrog Geo can be analysed and enhanced within ioGAS and then returned to Leapfrog Geo to be visualised in stunning 3D. Leapfrog Geo’s exceptional 3D graphics ease interpretation and analysis, save time and increase reliability.
Improve visual logging
The ioGAS Link can also help to solve logging problems and is a powerful verification tool. New lithological units and alteration zones can be quickly created and defined by objective geochemical data, increasing the reliability of geological models. This is particularly useful for exploration projects through to geometallurgical domaining tasks.
Dave Lawie, GM of ioGlobal, says “This allows an unprecedented level of analysis between geochemical data and the predictive models mining professionals are required to produce. Geologists and engineers will be able to construct models, verified by geochemical data and incorporate these into their mine planning and exploration modelling simply and rapidly.”
Leapfrog Geo – workflow based 3D geological modelling
Leapfrog Geo is the latest software innovation from ARANZ Geo and advances the implicit modelling techniques pioneered in Leapfrog Mining. Leapfrog Geo delivers rapid dynamic modelling in a new intuitive workflow approach that simplifies model operation and enhances flexibility. Stunning state of the art 3D graphics simplify and enhance communication to stakeholders. The resulting benefits increase modelling robustness and reduce an organisation’s exposure to risk.
ioGAS – ideal for geometallurgical data
The features and workflows in ioGAS make it an excellent program to use with geometallurgical data. Parameters such as hardness, grindability, liberation and acid consumption, along with multi-element assays common in exploration, resource and grade control work, may be incorporated into the resource model to improve mine planning. ioGAS can turn such data into valuable qualitative information.
For more on the ioGAS Link connecting Leapfrog Geo and ioGAS see www.leapfrog3d.com/products/leapfrog-geo/ioGAS-Link.
