Prospects of using deep-lying aquifers for injection of low-mineralized waters
A.M. Yannikov1, S.A. Yannikovа1, I.V. Zyrianov2, A.Y. Korepanov1
1 Yakutniproalmaz Institute, AK “ALROSA”, Mirny, Russian Federation
2 Mirny Polytechnic Institute, Branch of the Ammosov North-Eastern Federal University, Mirny, Russian Federation
Russian Mining Industry №1 / 2022 р. 76-81
Abstract: In the course of mining indigenous diamond deposits, as well as during further processing of kimberlite rocks, drainage and recycling waters are formed that require subsequent purification or other method of environmentally safe disposal. This article discusses the possibility and prospects of using deep-lying aquifers for injection of these types of waters produced by the processing and mining facilities of the Aikhal GOK. The structural and tectonic patterns of the territory are analyzed in order to identify promising areas, and the main hydrodynamic parameters of the target reservoirs are characterized. An expert assessment of the feasibility of further research is given, the main directions are identified, the volumes and their methodological component are described.
Keywords: Yakut diamond-bearing province, Alakit-Markhinsky kimberlite field, residual waters, Lower Cambrian aquifer complex, carbonate reservoirs, saturated brines, unsaturated brines
For citation: Yannikov A.M., Yannikovа S.A., Zyrianov I.V., Korepanov A.Y. Prospects of using deep-lying aquifers for injection of low-mineralized waters. Russian Mining Industry. 2022;(1):76–81. https://doi.org/10.30686/1609-9192-2022-1-76-81
Article info
Received: 20.12.2021
Revised: 19.01.2022
Accepted: 22.01.2022
Information about the authors
Alexey M. Yannikov – Candidate of Science (Geology and Mineralogy), Head of the Laboratory of Mining and Geological Problems of Field Development of the Yakutniproalmaz Institute, AK «ALROSA”, Mirny, Russian Federation; ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2169-123Х; e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Igor V. Zyrianov – Dr. Sci. (Eng.), Head of the Department Mining, Mirny Polytechnic Institute, Branch of the Ammosov North-Eastern Federal University, Mirny, Russian Federation; e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Svetlana A. Yannikovа – Lead Engineer of the Laboratory of Mining and Geological Problems of Field Development of the Yakutniproalmaz Institute, AK “ALROSA”, Mirny, Russian Federation
Alexey Y. Korepanov – Head of the Hydrogeological Research Sector of the Laboratory of Mining and Geological Problems of Field Development of the Yakutniproalmaz Institute, AK “ALROSA”, Mirny, Russian Federation; e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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