GOCAD® Mining Suite

Paradigm™ SKUA – Implicit Modelling Engine
Earth modelling and 3D-GIS solutions for mineral exploration
Summary
SKUA is Paradigm GOCAD’s implicit modelling engine. It
provides fast, intuitive and accurate 3D geologicalmodelling tools that obey stratigraphic rules to generate
structural models of all levels of complexity. Its workflow
environment is fast, allowing users of all levels to model
faster and more accurately.
GOCAD Mining Suite is an extension of Paradigm GOCAD,
the world's most sophisticated geological modelling
platform, adapted specifically for the mining industry withmining modules available exclusively from Mira Geoscience.
© 2006 Xstrata Copper. All rights reserved

SKUA is an efficient implicit geological modelling engine focusing on the datainterpretation and complying with stratigraphic rules» Allows the creation of accurate and realistic
geological models» Accelerates modelling with its automated workflow while tracking all changes made to themodel» Guides novice to advanced users throughcomplex modelling tasks with its straightforward workflow environment
theinvestigationofalternative» Allows the integration of a wide range of
constraints, drillhole data and other geologic
information» Obeys stratigraphic rules with no crossovers ingeological models while honouring drillholeintersections» Onlap, baselap and eroded contacts aresupported as well as conformable units» Improves model quality and accuracy while reducing cycle time with UVT Transform technology» Integrates with all GOCAD Mining Suite Modules* GOCAD® is a registered trademark of Paradigm™

» Facilitates
scenariosKey Features
Workflow environment» Guides the user through complex modelling tasks» Asks the right modelling questions» Aids both novice and advanced users» Report generation ensures documentation andrepeatability

Stratigraphic rules» Sequential stratigraphic and eroded units» Applied to drillholes to explain presence/absenceof unit markers» Ensures no crossing of units if required

Data input» PointsSets – drillhole pierce points, 3D seismicinterpretations» Curves – map traces, section interpretations» Surfaces – Sparse surfaces, fault networks» 2D Grids – Seismic interpretations» Drillholes and markers» Dip/azimuth information

Fault network modelling» Rapid construction and editing» Extend along strike or down dip» Watertight network» Quick updates» Automatic identification of fault contacts andmanual editing» Crossing, branching, partial branching» Normal or reverse faults© 2010 Geological Survey of Queensland. All rights reserved

Faulted horizon construction» Always watertight» Obeys stratigraphic column rules» Constructs complex geometries» Constrained by drillhole paths» Honours drillhole marker information

Fully integrated» Access all Mining Suite tools» 3D geologically consistent maps
» Fault displacement maps
» Thickness maps
» Deformation of layers, stress and strain» Fracture modelling» Geological grids» Property modelling (syn- and post-depositional)

SKUA specific object types» Fault Networks» Horizon Grids» Can be converted to standard GOCAD surfaces© 2010 Geological Survey of Queensland. All rights reserved...Montreal Vancouver Brisbane Perthwww.MiraGeoscience.com@MiraGeoscience

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