Preparation of Recycled Materials for Granulites in Arctic and Subarctic Conditions
A.E. Frantov1, 2, I.N. Lapikov1, F.S. Belousov1, N.L. Vyatkin2, 3, Yu.N. Bolotova2, 3
1 Institute of Comprehensive Exploitation of Mineral Resources of Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russian Federation
2 Scientific Council of the Russian Academy of Sciences on the Problems of the National Economic Use of Blasts, Moscow, Russian Federation
3 National Organization of Explosive Engineers in Support of Professional Development, Moscow, Russian Federation
Russian Mining Industry №6/ 2025 p. 126-133
Abstract: The article addresses the issue of disposing of man-made waste from the mining industry and other sectors of the economy in the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation by using it as components of explosives, specifically granulites (granular explosives prepared on-site). The feasibility of recycling materials is demonstrated as a means to reduce environmental impact and increase the economic efficiency of blasting operations in the harsh climatic conditions of the North.
Keywords: recycling, granulites, blasting, Arctic zone, man-made waste, spent petroleum products, rubber chips, low-temperature properties, waste classification, material preparation
For citation: Frantov A.E., Lapikov I.N., Belousov F.S., Vyatkin N.L., Bolotova Yu.N. Preparation of Recycled Materials for Granulites in Arctic and Subarctic Conditions. Russian Mining Industry. 2025;(6):126–133. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.30686/1609-9192-2025-6-126-133
Article info
Received: 04.09.2025
Revised: 27.10.2025
Accepted: 12.11.2025
Information about the authors
Aleksandr E. Frantov – Dr. Sci. (Eng.), Leading Research Associate, Institute of Comprehensive Exploitation of Mineral Resources of Russian Academy of Sciences, Member of the Scientific Council of the Russian Academy of Sciences on the problems of the national economic use of blasts, Moscow, Russian Federation; e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Ivan N. Lapikov – Cand. Sci. (Eng.), Chief Research Associate, Institute of Comprehensive Exploitation of Mineral Resources of Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russian Federation; https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5106-0335; e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Fedor S. Belousov – Cand. Sci. (Eng.), Chief Research Associate, Institute of Comprehensive Exploitation of Mineral Resources of Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russian Federation; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3880-267X
Nikolai L. Vyatkin – Dr. Sci. (Econ.), Cand. Sci. (Eng.), President, National Organization of Explosive Engineers in Support of Professional Development, Member of the Scientific Council of the Russian Academy of Sciences on the problems of the national economic use of blasts, Moscow, Russian Federation; e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Yuliya N. Bolotova – Cand. Sci. (Eng.), Executive Director, National Organization of Explosive Engineers in Support of Professional Development, Moscow, Russian Federation; e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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