Automation of process tasks to support mining operations

DOI: https://doi.org/10.30686/1609-9192-2025-4S-122-126

Читать на русскоя языкеYa.V. Mironov , I.S. Kasanov
N.V. Chersky Institute of Mining of the North of Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Yakutsk, Russian Federation
Russian Mining Industry №4S / 2025 p. 122-126

Abstract: The article discusses topical issues of digitalization and automation of specific process tasks in mining operations in the Arctic region, where implementation of large-scale commercial mining and geological information systems is limited by economic and technological factors. A brief analysis of mining and geological information systems used for automated control of the mining equipment, monitoring of the rock mass condition and control of the production environment parameters is provided, and the limitations and challenges of their implementation in small and medium-sized operations in Yakutia are identified, including the high cost of licenses, redundancy of functionality and the need for dedicated personnel training. Examples of computer applications that support certain mining processes are provided, demonstrating their functionality and practical significance. The practical necessity is confirmed by the cases when these software applications were used in production environment with account of the specific regional mining, geological and climatic features.The results demonstrate an increase in the efficiency of the process tasks, a reduction in the time required for design calculations, and improved control of the industrial safety. The outcome can be of interest to specialists in small and medium-sized mining enterprises.

Keywords: automation, mining operations, industrial safety, computer applications, digital technologies, control systems, hazardous production facilities

Acknowledgments: The study was carried out within the State Assignment of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation (Topic No. 0297-2021-0020, EGISU NIOCTR No. 122011800086-1).

For citation: Mironov Ya.V., Kasanov I.S. Automation of process tasks to support mining operations. Russian Mining Industry. 2025;(4S):122–126. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.30686/1609-9192-2025-4S-122-126

Article info

Received: 09.07.2025

Revised: 18.08.2025

Accepted: 25.08.2025

Information about the author

Yakov V. Mironov – Leading Engineer, N.V. Chersky Institute of Mining of the North of Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Yakutsk, Russian Federation; e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Ivan S. Kasanov – Junior Researcher, N.V. Chersky Institute of Mining of the North of Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Yakutsk, Russian Federation

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