Leapfrog Edge
About Leapfrog Edge
Leapfrog Edge is Seequent's resource estimation tool, designed as an extension of Leapfrog Geo. It puts block modelling, variogram analysis, grade interpolation (Ordinary Kriging, Inverse Distance Weighting, and other methods), sub-blocking, and resource classification directly into the hands of resource geologists through an intuitive visual interface. Unlike many traditional resource estimation tools that require separate software, Edge integrates estimation directly with geological modelling — when the geological model updates in Leapfrog Geo, the resource model can be automatically refreshed.
All estimation parameter changes are tracked in an audit log with export to Excel, supporting compliance with JORC, NI 43-101, and similar reporting codes. The dynamic link between geological and resource models is Edge's primary differentiator, enabling rapid scenario testing and sensitivity analysis. The 2025.1 release added efficient multi-domain setup, Volume Rotation Attribution for domain-specific orientations, and enhanced performance for large-scale projects.
Edge is well-suited for organizations that want geological modelling and resource estimation in a single, connected workflow. It competes with Datamine Studio RM and the estimation modules within Surpac, Vulcan, and Hexagon MinePlan, but differentiates through its tight integration with Leapfrog Geo's implicit models and its visual, user-friendly approach to what has traditionally been a specialist-level task.
— Written by the MSR editorial team
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