Transport challenges of developing the mineral resources in the Arctic Zone of the Russian Federation

I.Yu. Rasskazov, I.N. Pugachev, V.G. Kryukov
Khabarovsk Federal Research Center of the Far Eastern Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Khabarovsk, Russian Federation
Russian Mining Industry №1S / 2025 p. 05-13

Abstract: Development of mineral resources in the Far East and Arctic regions is affected by the current state of the transport infrastructure. The transport industry is the most complex, labour-intensive and expensive part in developing mineral deposits, the share of which amounts for 60-75% in the production costs. Hundreds of important projects in operation, under construction and planned can be identified in the Far East and the Arctic Zone of the Russian Federation. These prpjects determine the location of freight generation sites and the export of raw materials or refined products, which is carried out practically by all types of transportation. It is necessary to link the projects of transport infrastructure development with the possibilities of natural resources management and, first of all, subsoil use, since the mining industry is one of the key economic sectors for the regions of the Russian Far East and the Arctic. The mineral and raw materials potential of our country is capable of supporting all the necessary tasks of the national economy and national security based on the strategic goals under any global development scenarios. The Khabarovsk Territory with a moderately developed infrastructure, but with a very high potential for its growth, can be considered as a consolidating centre. In recent years, the Khabarovsk Territory has started to form a transport and energy framework, which can serve as a viable basis for implementation of other projects.

Keywords: transport infrastructure, geological industry, mineral and raw material base, mining operations, minerals, transportation of minerals

For citation: Rasskazov I.Yu., Pugachev I.N., Kryukov V.G. Transport challenges of developing the mineral resources in the Arctic Zone of the Russian Federation. Russian Mining Industry. 2025;(1S):05–13. https://doi.org/10.30686/1609-9192-2025-1S-05-13

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Received: 03.01.2025

Revised: 20.01.2025

Accepted: 21.01.2025

Information about the authors

Igor Yu. Rasskazov – Corresponding Member of RAS, Dr. Sci. (Eng.), Director, Khabarovsk Federal Research Center of the Far Eastern Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Khabarovsk, Russian Federation; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2215-6642; e-mail: rasskazov@igd.khv.ru

Igor N. Pugachev – Dr. Sci. (Eng.), Chief Research Associate, Laboratory of Geotechnology and Mining Thermal Physics, Mining Institute, Khabarovsk Federal Research Center of the Far Eastern Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Khabarovsk, Russian Federation; https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0345-4350; e-mail: ipugachev64@mail.ru

Viktor G. Kryukov – Cand. Sci. (Geol. & Mineral.), кандидат геолого-минералогических наук, Leading Research Associate, Laboratory of Rational Subsoil Use, Mining Institute, Khabarovsk Federal Research Center of the Far Eastern Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Khabarovsk, Russian Federation; https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8355-4081; e-mail: kryukov-vg@mail.ru

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