Underground Mining Method Selector

Underground Mining Method Selector MCP Connector for Claude

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Evaluates geological parameters to recommend optimal underground mining methods.

4 tools Official Updated Oct 1, 2026 Official Vinkius Partner

This MCP server provides decision-support tools for mining engineers to select the most efficient underground mining approach. By analyzing ore body geometry, rock stability, and depth, it calculates suitability scores for methods like block_caving or room_and_pillar. It also includes safety checks via validate_geotechnical_constraints to ensure selected methods are viable under specific depth and rock strength conditions.

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4 tools expose this connector's capabilities to your AI agent.

get_method_characteristics

g., "room_and_pillar"). Retrieve technical properties and cost-profile of a specific mining method

get_mining_method_suitability

Calculate suitability scores for all available mining methods based on site parameters

recommend_optimal_method

Identify the single best mining approach from suitability scores

validate_geotechnical_constraints

Check if depth and rock strength allow for safe mining methods

See how to talk to your AI agent using Underground Mining Method Selector.

Calculate suitability scores for an ore body with 20m thickness, 15 degree dip, 60 rock strength, 500m depth, and 2.5 grade.

{ "scores": { "room_and_pillar": 0.4, "sublevel_caving": 0.7, "block_caving": 0.8, "cut_and_fill": 0.3, "longwall": 0.5 }, "metadata": { "calculatedAt": "2024-05-20T10:00:00Z" } }

Which mining method is best for these scores: { "room_and_pillar": 0.4, "sublevel_caving": 0.7, "block_caving": 0.8, "cut_and_fill": 0.3, "longwall": 0.5 }?

{ "recommendedMethod": "block_caving", "confidenceScore": 0.8, "reasoning": "Selected due to high ore thickness and low grade requirements." }

Is it safe to use room and pillar mining at 800m depth with a rock strength of 40?

{ "isSafe": false, "restrictedMethods": ["room_and_pillar"], "warningMessage": "High depth to rock strength ratio makes room and pillar unsafe." }

The tool uses `get_mining_method_suitability` to calculate scores based on ore thickness, dip, rock strength, depth, and grade, then identifies the best option.

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