3D Modeling

Geoinformatics work on the premise that the "earth is not flat". Representation of geology as 2D maps is not sufficient for targeting the next generation of world-class discoveries. As a result, Geoinformatics insist that a certain amount of 3D modeling be incorporated into every project undertaken. 3D geological modeling was practically pioneered by Fractal Graphics (now Geoinformatics) in the early 1990's.

Recent advances in 3D geological modeling software implemented by GXL means the creation of complex 3D models of the earth can be achieved much more quickly and with greater accuracy than previously possible. These new techniques pioneered by GXL also enable rapid updating of the 3D models as new data becomes available. Something that was often time consuming and impractical. Three dimensional geological modeling is now completely integrated into the Geoinformatics process and are developed at the earliest stages of exploration evaluation.

Exploration alliance partnerships allow Geoinformatics to become the proxy exploration arm for other companies. Our team of 20+ geoscientists, as well as contacts and service contracts in expediting and logistics means that we can rapidly conduct on-ground activities.

These 3D geological models are used at a variety of different scales from near mine to predict trends and plunges of ore bodies up to regional / brown fields exploration scale as a basis for 3D spatial targeting and 3D weights of evidence (3D Monte Carlo simulation) style targeting.

The implementation of 3D geological models directly into the targeting process has resulted (in may cases) in new targets being generated that were not previously identified in earlier 2D evaluations of areas.