ARANZ Geo Ltd, developer of 3D geological modelling software Leapfrog Mining, has announced a new Enterprise Software Agreement with leading international gold company Newcrest Mining. Newcrest Mining has been using Leapfrog since 2006 and the signing of the agreement reflects increased usage of Leapfrog across the Newcrest organisation.
Leapfrog Mining is used by Newcrest geologists in Australia, PNG and Cote D’Ivoire. In addition to the use of Leapfrog for modelling exploration data, Leapfrog is also used as a communications tool. Newcrest Mining has developed a sophisticated collaboration environment to facilitate the sharing of information relating to existing and potential mining projects. The collaboration environment enables inter-discipline discussion and presentation of information to the Newcrest Senior Management and Board.
Fraser MacCorquodale, General Manager Mineral Development at Newcrest Mining said: “Not only has Leapfrog been great for modelling exploration data, it also enables effortless communication through conveying a better understanding of the geological story in a more compelling way.” Newcrest is Australia’s largest gold producer and one of the world’s top 10 gold mining companies by production, reserves and market capitalisation. Newcrest has a portfolio of low cost, long life operating mines, a strong pipeline of growth projects and highly prospective brown and greenfield exploration projects.
The Leapfrog Mining software is described as a “fast, dynamic, 3D geological modelling technology with innovative workflows that enable the best possible understanding of the geology. Leapfrog enables accurate and consistent visualisation of data providing confidence in the interpretation and modelling of that data from early exploration to mine remediation.” Multiple hypotheses can be explored, new data added and course corrections made easily as the project proceeds.
“The decision by Newcrest Mining to sign this new Enterprise Software Agreement marks a significant development in this relationship and we are pleased to be partnering with an industry leader like Newcrest” said Simon Elphick, Key Account Manager of ARANZ Geo.