# Underground Mining Method Selector AI Agent Connect

> Evaluates geological parameters to recommend optimal underground mining methods.

## Overview
- **Category:** engineering
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_mm9TMDfZRGnl4E1hbplCHjNoz9Vc8810wngd5TTW/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** mining, geotechnical, optimization, geology, engineering

## Description

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.

## Tools

### 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

## Prompt Examples

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

**Response:** 
```
{ "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" } }
```

**Prompt:** 
```
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 }?
```

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

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

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

## Frequently Asked Questions

**How does the tool determine the best mining method?**
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.

**Can I check if a specific method is safe for my site?**
Yes, you can use `validate_geotechnical_constraints` to check if the depth and rock strength allow for safe operations.

**What information is needed for suitability calculation?**
You need to provide the ore thickness, dip angle, rock strength index, mining depth, and ore grade.