Use Mine Operating Cost Estimator with your AI.
Connect your account once and let the AI you already use work with it, without building another integration. Calculate annual mining costs, cost per tonne, and detailed expense breakdowns.
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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.
Complete set · 4 capabilities
The complete Mine Operating Cost Estimator capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Mine Operating Cost Estimator.
01-04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 4 available through Mine Operating Cost Estimator.
- 01
Analyze cost composition
Analyzes the breakdown of costs (labor, energy, consumables, maintenance) within a specific cost category
- 02
Calculate total operating costs
Calculates the total annual operating cost and the cost per tonne for a specific mine configuration
- 03
Compare mine types
Compares the cost structure between two different mine types for the same production volume
- 04
Validate production feasibility
Determines if a production rate is sustainable within a given annual budget
One connector, every AI
Mine Operating Cost Estimator works with the most popular AI clients.
These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.
Claude
ChatGPT
Gemini
Perplexity
Grok
Microsoft Copilot
Cursor
VS Code
Windsurf
JetBrains
Cline
LangChain
Vercel AI SDK
Lovable
Z.ai
Raycast
Qwen Code
Kimi Code
Le ChatBuilding your own app? The connector is yours to use.
You don't need a client to put Mine Operating Cost Estimator to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.
Observed, not estimated
806ms average. Fast in production.
Mine Operating Cost Estimator is checked daily against the live service.
- Fastest day
- 806ms
- Slowest day
- 806ms
- 14-day trend
- Stable0%
Connect your client
One URL. Every client.
Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 4 capabilities arrive ready to run.
Preview access · not provider authentication
The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of Mine Operating Cost Estimator, so you can see the experience inside your AI.
It does not authenticate your account with Mine Operating Cost Estimator. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.
Mine Operating Cost Estimator Connector
You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.
https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qdgA1YmYhyLv7C2fSz6cqg92U07KqP4gvRyI0VoE/mcpClaude Desktop
Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.
- 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
- 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
- 3Click Add and start a new chat — Mine Operating Cost Estimator capabilities are ready to use.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mine-operating-cost-estimator-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qdgA1YmYhyLv7C2fSz6cqg92U07KqP4gvRyI0VoE/mcp"
}
}
}
Claude
ChatGPT
Cursor
VS Code
Windsurf
Claude Code
JetBrains
Cline
Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect
Guided setup for Claude? link.label
FAQ
Questions Mine Operating Cost Estimator owners ask.
- 01
How do I calculate the total cost for my mine?
Use the calculate_total_operating_costs capability by providing the mine type, annual production rate, and cost factors for mining, processing, and G&A.
- 02
Can I compare different extraction methods?
Yes, the compare_mine_types capability allows you to see the cost difference between methods like open pit and underground for the same production volume.
- 03
How can I check if my budget is sufficient?
You can use validate_production_feasibility to determine if your intended production rate is sustainable within your annual budget.
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