Selecting a development strategy for a mining company with account of environmental constraints (as exemplified by a limestone deposit)
A.V. Sokolovsky1, M.A. Tereshina1, V.A. Pikalov1, V.Y. Zalyadnov2
1 LLC STC-Geotechnology, Ekaterinburg, Russian Federation
2 Nosov Magnitogorsk State Technical University, Magnitogorsk, Russian Federation
Russian Mining Industry №4 / 2022 р. 75-81
Abstract: Modern market conditions are characterized with volatility of the prices and demand for raw materials. Therefore the development of many major mineral deposits in the Russian Federation requires elaboration of the company's development strategy which involves solving complex design tasks to ensure production efficiency in complex geological and mining conditions with proper account of natural and environmental constraints as well as the company's sustainability and viability goals over a long period of time. The article presents one of the approaches that can be used when selecting the development strategy of a mining company with account of environmental constraints. Using a limestone deposit, which name has been changed due to the confidentiality conditions, as an example, the article describes options for technological solutions related to dewatering of its reserves. Implementation of these solutions is aimed at developing and extending the lifetime of the mining operation, mitigating environmental risks and implementing environmental protection measures. Systematization of methods to protect the open pit from ground waters is made based on the complicating factors. An aggregated technical and economic assessment of the presented options of strategic decisions is given.
Keywords: development strategy, mining enterprise, ecological factors, subsurface conditions, hydrogeological conditions, draining, reserves
For citation: Sokolovsky A.V., Tereshina M.A., Pikalov V.A., Zalyadnov V.Y. Selecting a development strategy for a mining company with account of environmental constraints (as exemplified by a limestone deposit). Russian Mining Industry. 2022;(4):75–81. https://doi.org/10.30686/1609-9192-2022-4-75-81
Article info
Received: 30.06.2022
Revised: 21.07.2022
Accepted: 22.07.2022
Information about the author
Aleksandr V. Sokolovsky – Dr. Sci. (Eng.), member of the Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officer, LLC STC-Geotechnology, Ekaterinburg, Russian Federation; e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Maria A. Tereshina – Cand. Sci. (Econ.), Financial Director, LLC STC-Geotechnology, Ekaterinburg, Russian Federation; e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Vyacheslav A. Pikalov – Dr. Sci. (Eng.), Head of Department, LLC STC-Geotechnology, Ekaterinburg, Russian Federation; e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Vadim Y. Zalyadnov – Cand. Sci. (Eng.), Associate Professor at the Mining Department, Nosov Magnitogorsk State Technical University, Magnitogorsk, Russian Federation; e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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