# Stripping Ratio Calculator AI Agent Connect

> Calculate critical stripping ratios and economic limits for open-pit mining operations.

## Overview
- **Category:** engineering
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_UXIO0U28MzZ272QefjkrZAVEyh1arEuIIN8IetvF/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** mining, stripping-ratio, open-pit, geology, optimization

## Description

This MCP server provides essential mining engineering calculations for open-pit operations. It allows AI agents to determine the long-term viability of a mine using `calculate_overall_stripping_ratio`, evaluate immediate costs via `calculate_incremental_stripping_ratio`, and identify economic limits with `calculate_break_even_stripping_ratio`. Additionally, it can estimate how pit wall geometry affects waste volumes through `analyze_slope_impact`.

## Tools

### analyze_slope_impact
Estimates how changes in pit wall steepness affect the volume of waste required

### calculate_break_even_stripping_ratio
Identifies the economic limit for mining based on ore value and extraction costs

### calculate_incremental_stripping_ratio
Evaluates the immediate waste removal requirement for a specific mining stage or bench

### calculate_overall_stripping_ratio
Determines the total volume of waste relative to ore for the entire mine plan

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
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What is the overall stripping ratio if I have 500,000 tons of waste and 100,000 tons of ore?
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**Response:** 
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The overall stripping ratio is 5.0.
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**Prompt:** 
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Calculate the break-even stripping ratio if ore is worth $50 per ton and mining costs are $10 per ton.
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**Response:** 
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The break-even stripping ratio is 4.0.
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**Prompt:** 
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If I change my pit slope from 45 degrees to 50 degrees at a depth of 200 meters, how much will the waste volume change?
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**Response:** 
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The waste volume will decrease by approximately 12.5%.
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## Frequently Asked Questions

**What is the purpose of the Break-even Stripping Ratio?**
It identifies the maximum allowable stripping ratio before the cost of extracting ore exceeds its value, helping define the economic limit of the mine.

**How does pit slope affect waste volume?**
Steeper pit slopes reduce the amount of waste that must be removed to reach the ore, whereas shallower slopes increase the waste volume.

**Can I calculate the impact of changing my pit design?**
Yes, you can use the `analyze_slope_impact` tool to estimate the percentage change in waste volume when adjusting the pit wall angle.