Publications
White papers
Title: Leapfrog - New software for faster and better 3D geological modelling
Author: Paul Hodkiewicz, Principal Consultant, SRK Consulting
Abstract: This white paper looks at main benefits of Leapfrog compared to other mining software packages, and includes many models.
Download white paper - (PDF, 1.5MB)
Academic papers
Title: Implicit Ore Delineation
Author: R.H Knight, R.G Lane, H.J Ross, A.P.G Abraham, J Cowan - Fifth Decennial International Conference on Mineral Exploration, 2007
Abstract: This article explains how the implicit modelling methods used in all three Leapfrog products creates real advantages to the user.
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Title: Leapfrog’s implicit drawing tool: a new way of drawing geological objects of any shape rapidly in 3D
Author: Jun Cowan, Richard Lane, Hughan Ross, Mining Geology, 2004
Abstract: This article further explains the concept of implicit drawing and the advantages it creates.
Download academic paper - (PDF, 2.2MB)
Further reading
Download Rapid Geological Modelling paper, 2002 - (PDF, 5MB)
Featured articles
Title: New techniques unravel the key to Edna May
Author: Gold Mining Journal -Keith Goode, April -June 2011
Abstract: Edna May was officially reopened by Catalpa Resources in August 2010. Using Leapfrog 3D modelling software, Catalpa has made a major breakthrough in understanding the mineralisation of Edna May.
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Title: New age of discovery
Author: HighGrade -Richard Roberts, 9th February 2011
Abstract: This article details how software technology, particularly Leapfrog Mining, aided in the discovery of an extra 1.6 million ounces of gold at the Bullabulling project, in Western Australia.
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Title: Leap pays off, American Metal Market
Author: Luke Forrestal, American Metal Market, April 2004
Abstract: An article that looks into why Leapfrog has “the geological world jumping.”
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Title: Model options give geoscientists more flexibility
Author: Mark Fraser, Explorers Conference, February 2005
Abstract: An article highlighting Leapfrog Mining’s key advantages as a geological modelling software option.
Download article - PDF, 533KB)
Research papers
Further reading
Download Leapfrog's implicit drawing tool paper (PDF, 1.3MB)
Download Smooth surface reconstruction from noisy range data paper - (PDF, 1.6MB)
