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Optimization of the Excavator-and-Dump Truck Complex at Open Pit Mines – the Case Study
Authors: Demirel Nuray , Taghizadeh Amir , Khouri Samer , Tyuleneva Ekaterina
Published: June 2018

The transition to the use of the new equipment requires a revision of previously established dependencies, which constitute the methodological basis for optimization to ensure the highly efficientoperation of technological equipment of the excavator-and-dump truckcomplex that performs all technological processes of overburden. The imperfection of the existing methods of optimization is due to the use, as a rule, of empirical formulas for the obsolete equipment installed to calculatethe performance, so replacing or partially adjusting these dependencies, including methods and tools for determining process parameters, is anurgent task. Therefore, it is important to establish the parameters of each ofthe conjugate technological processes for the development of hard rock and half-rock overburden, which together provide the optimal results of the entire excavator-and-dump truck complex. The article considers the use of excavator-and-dump truck complex optimization as a criterion for the average weighted size of pieces of exploded rock mass, which allows determining the optimal parameters of each of the associated technological processes, their costs, as well as the total costs of the technology as a whole.
The Increase in the Efficiency of Coal Sludge Thickening Due to Changes in the Process of Flocculant Selection
Authors: Frolov Dmitrii , Udovitsky Vladimir , Frolov Vadim
Published: June 2018

Coal preparation currently has a number of significant problems concerning the dewatering processes (water purification, coal sludge thickening). These processes polymeric flocculants are used to their enhancement. To select a floculant for its further use at the preparation plant is currently a quite complicated and mainly empirical process. The authors have conducted research in order to establish a possibility to recommend certain flocculants to be chosen based on the properties of coal pulp, that were established during the experiments, and the properties of the aforementioned flocculants. In this paper are listed the methods, that were used during the research, the results of the laboratory tests of anionic flocculants Magnaflock, that were conducted on various coal pulp samples with various properties. The industrial testing of the selected flocculant at the coal preparation plant “Anzherskaya” was examined in detail. After the analysis of the obtained results certain conclusion was conducted.
Slurry Water Regeneration after Hydraulic Mining
Authors: Evmenova Galina , Evmenov Sergey
Published: June 2018

Treatment and clarification of coal-day suspensions involve of whole range of technological processes, the efficiency of which depends significantly on the concentration of finely dispersed coal in the water-coal suspension. The behavior of flocculation of coal and clay suspensions with high molecular weight substances making possible to forecast the efficiency of polymer action while controlling the electrokinetic properties and aggregate stability of disperse systems has been studied. Aggregation of fine dispersal particles leads to the acceleration of their sedimentation and intensifies technological processes. The flocculant’s efficiency depends on the molecular weight of a polymer and its structure, the charge value of its functional groups, and also the properties of solid particles’ surfaces, methods of solution preparations etc. These factors must provide strong adsorption during the creation of aggregates and provide a significant influence on the flocculant consumption
Coal-Bearing Zone Transformation into a
Coalless One at the Open Pit
Authors: Litvin Oleg , Tyuleneva Ekaterina , Kolesnikov Valery , Dobrov Alexandr
Published: June 2018

Currently, two types of handling machines are mainly used on coal open pit mines in Kuzbass, characterized by complex structural deposits: mechanical (rope) and hydraulic (backhoe) shovels. Moreover, both types of equipment are supplied to the quarries: mechanical shovels are purchased, as a rule, powerful with a bucket capacity up to 56 m3, backhoes – small and medium-size models with a bucket capacity of 2.8-14 m3. On the other hand, it is common to divide the areas of equipment use in the open pit on complex-structured deposits into a coalless (outside the strata of coalbeds) and coal-bearing (actually a series of beds, including coal strata and rock interbeds). The use of these equipment types in both design and industrial practice is observed in both zones. At the same time, it is known that each of these zones has different conditions for the efficient operation of excavation machines. The seams, therefore, do not complicate the coalless zone when working in it, favorable conditions are provided for the excavator: the constant height of the bench, which is necessary for the full filling of the bucket for one scoop, the constant width of the panel and the length of the front of the work. In these conditions, the maximum productivity of the excavator is ensured.
Development of Tools for the Analysis of Pre-Emergency Situations on the Drilling Rig Based on Neural Network Technologies
Authors: Abu-Abed Fares
Published: June 2018

Today complications during drilling and operation of oil and gas wells are unavoidable. Most of them are the result of violation of technological discipline (technology), some are due to insufficient knowledge of geological and physical conditions (especially in exploratory drilling), a lack of understanding of the causes of the phenomena preceding the complication. Sometimes performers in performing complex technological operations go to the so-called “justified” risk, as a result of which complications and accidents occur. It should be taken into account that the failure of the well even for a short time - the loss of oil and gas production. Therefore, the development of modern methods for their detection, prevention (prevention) and methods to combat their consequences is an urgent task.
Seismological Survey of the Coal Fields Based on the Applying of the Low-Power Sources of Oscillation
Authors: Tailakov Oleg , Sokolov Sergey , Makeev Maxim , Kormin Alexei
Published: June 2018

the application of seismoacoustic profiling by the method of a common depth point (CDP) to clarify the geological conditions of the coal fields, to determine the location and extent of the existing faults is considered. The results of measurements made in the Kuznetsk Coal Basin (Kuzbass) on the basis of the use of longitudinal and shear elastic waves generated by a source of low power oscillations are presented. The field measurements have been made on the two surface geophysical profiles with the total length of 1048 m. The proposed approach allowed reaching the depth of the transverse waves distribution at the level of 300 meters and can be effectively used as complementary to other studies in determining the filtration properties and permeability of coal seams with the aim of developing measures for their degassing and subsequent utilization of coalmine methane.
Proportionality and Cyclicity of the Quarry
Working Area Development
Authors: Selyukov Alexei , Blištan Peter , Jacko Stanislav , Bauer Viliam
Published: June 2018

The mining science, unlike many other technical sciences, studies the processes that occur not in one place, but in moving faces. The primary task is to analyze the influence of the various factors defining the parameters of the quarry operational area and to define a possibility of mining operations’ concentrating on the individual sections of the quarry, taking into account their further development downdip and in-depth. The intensity of their movement depends on the surface and on the excavating equipment capacity. The development of open pit mining area in time and space is subject to certain rules. Thus, the initiating works providing the access to the deposit should be ahead of the work on the preparation of excavation blocks, and the latter coal extraction. The intensity of the implementation of this works is also associated with certain patterns of the quarry working area development. The article describes the calculation method for determining the cyclical size of the working area, as a function of some key points: the time of working area development; its speed vector;
the direction of the depth of mining and the quarry field area.
Research of Concentrations of Ultrafine and Finely Dispersed Aerosols in the Atmosphere of a Southern Urals Mining Region
Authors: Radchenko Dmitry , Gadzhieva Luisa , Gavrilenko Vjacheslav
Published: June 2018

Until now the world has not had a consistent standard establishing the maximum permissible concentrations of aerosols, that is, of nanosize particles in the air. At the same time, in the foreign literature it is proved that nanoparticles upon deposition in the human lungs may stay there for longer time than larger-size particles because of a more complicated process of a human body self-cleansing and stronger interaction of such particles with human body tissues and organs. Some types of nanosize particles (for instance, titanium or carbon dioxides) more easily penetrate the barrier layer of an epithelial cell and enter interstitial tissue or blood flow. The article presents the results of a pioneering research into concentrations of ultrafine and finely dispersed aerosols in the atmosphere of a mining region. The available literature data on concentrations of submicron-size particles (0.5-5 μm) in the atmosphere of mining regions and operating areas of underground mines and open pits cannot be referred to as nanoparticles. They must be classified as medium and coarse aerosols having a radically different effect on a human body. The studies are performed with the supportof the Russian Science Foundation (Project No14-37-00050)
Research of Kinetics of Coal Briquette Drying and Determination of the Optimum Mode Providing Fire and Explosion Safety
Authors: Murko Vasily , Zaostrovsky Anatoly , Murko Elena , Volkov Mikhail
Published: June 2018

The role coal in power industry is predicted to be increased in future that is caused by its large stocks and depletion of oil and gas fields. Due to production growth, deterioration in mining and geological conditions and broad mechanization of production, the quality characteristics of coals as ash content, particle-size distribution, humidity and sulfur content worsen. Therefore, practically all mined coal requires enriching. The smallgrade and fine concentrates received after enrichment often happen to be unsuitable because of their fineness for further processing or direct use. Therefore briquetting is applied for possibility of further processing or increased utilization efficiency. Compared to the conventional fuel the briquetted fuel possesses higher calorific capacity and bigger stability during storage and transportation.
Factors Determining Operation of Lip Seal in the Sealed Gap of the Hydraulic Props of Powered Supports
Authors: Buyalich Gennady , Byakov Maxim , Buyalich Konstantin
Published: June 2018

The article considers the factors that directly influence the operation of the lip seals to seal the gap between the piston and the working cylinder in hydraulic props of mechanized supports, this directly affects the tightness of the props and, as a consequence, the safety of work in the production face. A description is given of these factors, which is supported by practical calculations obtained from the results of finite element modeling of lip seals of various designs at different pressures of the working fluid and sealed gaps. The problems of sealing rough surfaces with rubber-like materials are considered. The classification of these factors according to the degree of generalization and the functional interaction between each other is proposed.
Dispersion Change in Peat Mechanical Treatment
Authors: Lebedev Vladimir , Puhova Olga
Published: June 2018

The article discusses the research of peat physical and mechanical treatment which consists in determining technological parameters of peat stock. Size distribution and conditional specific surface area of peat particles are set. The relationship between processing efficiency and the content of peat fractions which size is less than 250 microns is derived. It proves to be linear. Treatment efficiency is found to be estimated by the data of a screen analysis alone and with satisfactory accuracy. Mechanical treatment has an effect on the values of total moisture capacity. The dependence is nonlinear and decreases insignificantly up to the conditional specific surface area of 350 m2/kg due to the partial grinding of fibrous coarse fractions. Mechanical treatment up to the conditional specific surface area of 500 m2/kg results in the sharp decrease of total moisture capacity due to the practically complete destruction of coarse fractions. With that of more than 500 m2/kg the values of total moisture capacity change insignificantly. Multiple peat treatment causes its mechanical consolidation and the reduction of coarse fraction content along with significant increase of fine fraction content.
The Study of the Main Indicators of the Local Environmental and Economic System “Industrial Enterprise-Environment”
Authors: Mikhailov Vladimir , Karasev Vyacheslav , Mikhailov Gennadiy
Published: June 2018

The coal mining enterprise is a high-tech complex, which at the same time exerts all kinds of negative impact on the environment (emissions of pollutants into the air, wastewater discharges, production and consumer
waste disposal). To improve environmental safety, it is necessary to study the local environmental and economic system and its main elements in order to improve managerial efficiency. The known approaches to the definition and the features of local environmental and economic system functioning are analyzed in the article. The directions for improving the efficiency of local eco-economic “industrial enterprise-environment” system management were developed on the basis of the synthesis of the study of theoretical developments of domestic and foreign researchers and the analysis of factual data. The work done is of practical importance for large industrial enterprises that exerts a diversified negative impact on the environment for preparing to the efficient sustainable managerial decisionmaking.
Assessment of the Environmental Impact of Noxious Emissions by Energy Enterprises into the Atmosphere of the Mining Region
Authors: Grigashkina Svetlana , Grigashkin Maksim , Miller Andrew
Published: June 2018

The article addresses the impact of harmful emissions on the environment from the activities of energy companies. Thepurpose of the study is to assess the environmental impact of emissions of harmful substances by energy enterprises into the atmosphere of the mining region. The analysis of the harmful impact on the environment of noxious emissions by energy enterprises into the atmosphere of the mining region is carried out. The main result of the work is the generalized SWOT-analysis of the assessment of the negative impact on the environment by noxious emissions from power plants into the atmosphere of the mining region of theKemerovo Region; and the system of measures aimed at solving environmental problems.
Nature Conservation Technology for Producing Slag-Foam Glass as a Structural and Thermal Insulating Material
Authors: Gilyazidinova Natalia , Rudkovskaya Nadezhda , Santalova Tatiana
Published: June 2018

The purpose of the research is to determine the starting material composition, the conditions for its heat treatment and operation, and also the development of the recommendations on the technology of manufacturing and use of slag-foam glass as a structural and thermal insulation material for low-rise construction. Research and development of the composition and technology of ferrosilicate dust - a secondary product of the Novokuznetsk ferroalloy plant and Kemerovo chemical enterprises - slag-foam glass production, were carried out taking intoaccount the need for recycling of waste generated during the production process. The liquid sodium glass production waste is a mixture offerrosilicate dust that is not completely exhausted in the reactors and anaqueousNa2OSiO2solution. Its density varies from 1.2 g/cm3to 1.5 g/cm3, and the binding properties are extremely unstable, they depend on the soluble glass and water ratio in the waste. The use of this material as the basis for the production of structural and thermal insulating slag-foamglass with the stable strength index, the average density and the long-term durability is quite relevant.
Aranei, Lycosidae in Coal Open Pit Dump Ecosystem in Kuzbass
Authors: Trilikauskas Laimonas , Luzyanin Sergey
Published: June 2018

Using one of the Kuzbass coal mines as an example, it is shown that Lycosidae is the most important group of spiders that settles in reclaimed dumps at the early stages of overgrowing. The most commonand widespread wolf spiders on the dumps are Alopecosa accentuata, Alopecosa cuneata, and Xerolycosa miniata. The maximum of species diversity and dynamic density was discovered on the slope of the 15-yearolddump, where 14 species of Lycosidae were observed, and the dynamicdensity reached almost 300 specimens per 100 trap-days. The greatest number of the family Lycosidae spiders’ species occurred on the different aged slopes of dumps at the end of June, while on the terraces - in the firsthalf of June. The highest dynamic density of wolf spiders on the slopes and terraces of the reclaimed dumps has been registered in the second half of June. It was close to 300 specimens per 100 trap-days on the slope of the15-year-old dump. This parameter was more stable and had a bigger valueat the control area in early August than on the slopes and terraces of the dumps.
Coal Industry Impact on Ants of the Genus Formica (Hymenoptera: Formicidae)
Authors: Blinova Svetlana , Korchagina Marina , Radosteva Aleksandra , Dobrydina Tatiana
Published: June 2018

The peculiarities of the settlement of ants of the genus Formica have been studied at the areas affected by varying degreesof impact made by enterprises of surface (opencast mines) and underground (deep mines) coal hard mining. It has been revealed that Formica ants. str. are the most sensitive to any impact and in overwhelming cases disappear from the contaminated area. On the contrary, the representatives of Serviformica are more environmentally flexible, and are able to occupy areas with anaverage degree of contamination. However, the density of the settlement and the abundance remain low. After the cessation of coal mining near opencast mines, the recovery of myrmecofauna occurs more rapidly (7-10 years) than near deep mines (more than50 years). The higher the degree of contamination of the area, the lighter the colour of the ants. The proportion of insect larvae in the Formica rufa food sharply increases in the contaminated area.
Ecological and Legal Regime of the Subsoil Use (by the Example of Kuzbass Coal Industry)
Authors: Volkova Tatyana , Pavlov German , Schlee Inessa
Published: June 2018

This article is devoted the problems of legal regulation of subsoil use in the coal industry as an example of legislation of the Russian Federation and the Kemerovo region. The concept of subsoil use, as well as the issues related to subsoil use in the coal industry are disclosed in the paper. The information about the valuation of subsoil plots containing reserves and mineral resources or possessing other utility is analyzed. The proposals on reforming the system of state regulation of subsoil use for the coal industry are given. These measures are aimed at ensuring effective use of subsoil and fair distribution of payments. The legal regulatory framework in this area was also analyzed by the authors.
Reasoning of the Model Sizes in Modeling the Interaction between Tool and Rock
Authors: Aksenov Vladimir , Sadovets Vladimir , Pashkov Dmitriy
Published: June 2018

The article proves model sizes for modeling the interaction between tool and rock. The relevance of the research was considered. Information on the analysis of existing executive bodies (EB) used in mining, construction and municipal services is given. The finite element method is described, it was concluded in particular that the ideal model of the interaction of the executive body with the face rock would be a surface conjugated with the working of real dimensions located in an infinite massif or in a massif that is many times larger than the output. To solve the problem, cylindrical workings with a diameter D = 3.2 m were used, where the face shape is represented by two-thread helicoidal surfaces, surrounded by an around boundary massif with thickness B equal to 0.5D, D, 1.5D, 2D, 2.5D.The exterior surfaces of the model were fixed, and distributed loads corresponding to the interaction forces arising from the operation of the ETC-2086 bar unit installed on the basis of the MTZ-82 tractor were applied to the face surface. On the basis of the conducted research, the effect of the model size on the pattern of directed differentiated state (DDS) of a face was determined.
Stimulation of Gas Emission Processes in Boreholes Using Interval Hydraulic Fracturing in Borehole Local Parts
Authors: Klishin Vladimir , Opruk Gleb , Tatsienko Alexandr
Published: June 2018

Due to limited scope of degassing activities and insufficient efficiency of degassing schemes in many methane-rich Russian coal mines there is a gas barrier which prevents miners from achieving high speed at developing mine workings and high working face loads. For that reason there is a strange situation in coal-mining industry when technical capabilities of coal-face operation equipment working on gently sloping coal seams exceed ultimate face load in relation to gas factor several times. The authors prove the efficiency of using coal seam interval hydraulic fracturing for gas drainage stimulation. They consider the established coal seam gas drainage methods. The authors developed the process flowchart for coal seam hydraulic fracturing implementation and suggested using equipment for taking measures aimed at gas drainage stimulation.
Using Modern Technologies in the Production of Mining Equipment
Authors: Korotkov Alexandr , Korotkova Lidya , Vidin Denis
Published: June 2018

After a period of operation imported mining equipment starts failing. As a rule, breakages and critical wear of parts do not involve the entire product, but its individual parts. Despite this, manufacturers of this equipment do not provide repair kits, but offer to change the units and assemblies entirely. As a result, the repair and maintenance of imported equipment imposes significant financial costs. This paper proposes ways to eliminate or reduce the additional costs. The problem solution is based on the determination of the chemical composition and structure of worn out or out-of-order parts, reproduction of their manufacturing technology and production of analogues of these parts in single quantities. The work is performed on the example of high-pressure pump parts and large-sized gears used in mining equipment. For high-pressure pumps, analogues of end sealing gaskets and bearing bushings were made. The obtained experience can be used in the manufacturing and restoration of mining equipment in the Kuzbass enterprises, which allows reducing financial costs and implementing import substitution. The research part of the work was performed in the metallurgical laboratories of KuzSTU, and the reproduction of worn out and out-of-order parts was carried out at enterprises which requested this study.
Magnet Synchronous Machine of Mine Belt Conveyor Gearless Drum-Motor
Authors: Semykina Irina , Tarnetskaya Alexandra
Published: June 2018

In the recent decades there has been a tendency for simplifying gears construction, furthermore a lot of manufacturers design gearless electric drives for traction and power mechanisms. Rejection of mechanical transmission and replacing obsolete induction motor with energy-efficient permanent magnet synchronous machine (PMSM) allow to increase electric drive reliability, reduce repair and maintenance costs, also improve the technological process and industrial safety.This article is devoted to questions of permanent magnet synchronous motor control for underground belt conveyor gearless drum-motor. The model of PMSM with special construction was created by finite elements method in Infolytica MagNet and MotorSolve environments, simulation was provided with to regard due special nature of high-torque slow-moving power machines. The last section of article contains comparison of methods for high-torque slow-moving PMSM control and simulation results of vector control system.
Analysis of Accidents in 6-110 KV Electric Networks of Kuzbass Power System
Authors: Zakharov Sergei , Kudryashov Dmitriy , Brodt Viktor , Pascar Ivan , Voronin Vyacheslav
Published: June 2018

Power system of the Kemerovo region is unique in terms of the number of hazardous production facilities (coal mines, coal pit). To ensure trouble-free operation of hazardous production facilities and the normal operation of other consumers, it is necessary to ensure reliable operation of regional electrical grid networks. Based on reports on technological disruptions in electric networks of the Kemerovo region in 2015, performed analysis of accidents in 6-110 kV electric networks of Kuzbass power system. The statistics of the technological disruptions in terms of voltage classes, damaged elements, causes of occurrence, time to recovery and the number of outages of household consumer, are given. Conclusions were drawn about the high level of accident rate in 6-10 kV electrical network.
Research on the Effectiveness of the Actuating Element of the Electro Control System for the Powered Roof Support
Authors: Szurgacz Dawid , Brodny Jarosław
Published: June 2018

The development of high-efficiency longwall complexes in underground mining enforces the introduction of new control systems for the operation of a powered roof support. The most important stage when creating a new control system for a powered longwall system is to determine the time dependencies between the setting off of the function and its actual implementation by the control elements of the control system. Electro hydraulic control of the powered roof support has a number of advantages as compared to the manually operated distributor blocks. The most important are: higher supply pressure, reduction of the amount of force needed to override the support, the ability to adjust the power parameters to absorbency of the support’s actuators and their number, modular construction of control and executive dividers allowing customization construction of electro hydraulic control units and requirements resulting from the construction of the section. The presented research is focused on the analysis of time relations between the setting off of the control function and its actual implementation. This is the time from the moment of supplying power to the solenoid valve until the solenoid valve is opened. This dependence is of extremely significant as it determines the effectiveness of the entire control system.
Relationship between the Power of the Two-Bit Cutting Body Rotation Drive of the Roadheader and Hardness of Broken Rock
Authors: Khoreshok Alexey , Mametiev Leonid , Tsekhin Alexander , Borisov Andrey
Published: June 2018

The motion patterns of the cutting body of a roadheader with two kinematically connected reversible radial bits equipped with a disk tool on trihedron prisms are presented. The regularity of the disks motion under the action of forces applied to them is considered with allowance for the moments of inertia. The scheme of forming the depth of intrusion by the biconical disc tool of radial bits into the face rock strata is substantiated. The calculated dependences of the total torques ΣMk on the cutting body of the roadheader are obtained from the angle ρ of the bitsrotation, taking into account the contact strength Pk of the rock strata to be broken. The calculation is made of the power of the rotation drive of the two-bit cutting body with a disk tool on trihedral prisms in breaking the rock strata in the range of strength characteristics for the mines of Kuzbass.
Regulatory and Legal Issues of Environmental Risk Management for Enterprises of the Ural Federal District and Kemerovo region
Authors: Yazhlev Igor , Boravskaya Tatiana , Korneeva Yulia
Published: June 2018

There are environmental risks in the process of economic activity of enterprises that threaten the financial stability of enterprises and the rights of citizens to a favorable habitat. The introduction of environmental insurance will speed up and streamline the process of environmental recovery and create a mechanism for guaranteed elimination of environmental damage under these conditions. The article is based on the analysis of Russian and foreign experience of environmental risk management in the production of products and services. Environmental insurance is one of the most universal and widespread instruments in this field. The problems of legislative and methodological issues of the introduction of this kind of insurance in the Russian Federation are considered.
Prospects for the Resource Regions' Growth Considering the Specific Features of the Mineral and Raw Materials Complex Development
Authors: Kryukov Valeriy , Tokarev Anatoliy
Published: June 2018

The classification of the Russian resource regions is carried out in the study. It is shown that it is necessary to take into account the dynamic aspects of development of raw materials territories in the analysis of the social-and-economic development of resource regions. The recommendations to increase the role of the subjects of the Russian Federation in regulating the mineral and raw materials complex are proposed.
The Need for Integrating the Service Sector into the Innovative Systems of Resource Regions
Authors: Kryukov Valeriy , Tokarev Anatoliy
Published: June 2018

In the article it is proved that the service sector is the most important element of innovative systems for resource (primarily oil and gas) regions. It is shown that it is a leader and a link in the generation, integration and use in practice of local and global knowledge with respect to the exploration and production of hydrocarbon raw materials. Its integration into innovative systems of resource regions is one of the most important tasks for the authorities of these regions.
The New Industrializing Factor of Russian Economy’s Sustainable Development
Authors: Aleshina Olga , Demchenko Svetlana , Suslova Yulia , Voloshin Andrey
Published: June 2018

The large-scale structural transformations of Russian economy – the new industrialization – is a core of its transition to sustainable development. The importance of new industrialization is proved by the possibility of overcoming technical and technological lagging behind the leading countries and expanding deep processing and high-tech industries. Based on the analysis of statistics, the features of structure of economy of Russia are revealed. It is shown that transition to new industrialization is a characteristic of the industrially developed countries of the world and the source of environment-friendly industries’ boosting. The mechanism of the “window of opportunities” implementation when changing technological layers is considered. The hypothesis of a research assumes that opening the “window of opportunities” when replacing the fifth technological layer with the sixth, is a reference point for definition of the directions of strategic transformations in the context of sustainable development and extended environment protection.
Import Substitution as a Condition for Sustainable Development of Mining Regions
Authors: Janočko Juraj , Šimková Zuzana , Pavlik Tomas , Pevneva Inna
Published: June 2018

One of the promising directions for studying the indicators of sustainable development of the extracting region is the analysis of economic trends, the definition and expert evaluation of their values and their practical approval. The assessment of the whole complex of environmental, economic and social indicators of sustainable development is of obvious importance in monitoring, evaluating and adjusting regional targeted programs, developing concepts and programs for long-term socialand-economic development, analyzing their effectiveness. It will allow, if necessary, to correct specific directions of social-and-economic and ecological development of the region. In extracting clusters, the need for the development of an import-substituting machine building cluster is urgent. For its establishing it is necessary to organize an investment consortium of engineering products’ consumers, an international network of industry innovation, research-and-production and design firms, a regional agency for attracting and protecting investments in import substitution of industrial products, and a set of tax incentives for residents of the import-substituting cluster.
A Concept Model of Mining Monotowns Sustainable Development
Authors: Artukhova Natalya , Roshchina Irina , Kalyanova Galina , Katz Mikhail
Published: June 2018

This paper covers peculiarities and problems of monoindustrial mining towns in terms of sustainability and safety exemplified by one of territories in Russia. The work takes into account results of various studies in sustainability of natural resource driven economies from different countries. The sustainability issues of resource-driven monoindustrial territories are typical for all developing economies of such kind. Therefore, approaches already used in other countries can be appliedin solving such problems. The paper analyses differences in sustainability issues of monoindustrial and polyindustrial economies, especially those caused by the substantial impact of a town-forming enterprise (TFE). The research uses the anthropocentric faceted approach (AFA) to assess the economic impact of the TFEs. As exemplified by Leninsk-Kuznetsky, a monoindustrial town located in Kemerovo region, Russia, the paper describes the specificities of social and labor relations and the impact of the TFE on sustainable development and the sustainable safety of labor. The research also justifies the approach for monitoring the social economic growth of the monoindustrial economies considering the link between sustainability, business activity and the social responsibility of the TFE (Corporate Social Responsibility, CSR).
Personnel as a Resource of Coal Mining Industry Development
Authors: Bobrikov Valeriy , Ravochkin Nikita , Shchennikov Vladimir
Published: June 2018

Based on the trends in social and economic spheres of public life, in particular – the education sphere and taking into account the specifics of the Russian coal industry enterprises, in this article the authors attempt to theoretically understand the training of personnel of coal enterprises. It is shown in the study that the essence of the principles of socially responsible behavior has ancient roots, while the consumer's attitude towards nature begins only in the era of Modern age. A critical analysis of continuing professional education, which in theory is the most practice-oriented to the needs of the market, is presented. Discrepancies with the world practice of personnel training in accordance with the requirements of enterprises are revealed. The difficulties accompanying the process of training the personnel of the coal industry enterprises are indicated. The authors also cite suggestions and recommendations regarding the training of personnel employed in the coal industry taking into account a multitude of factors noted in the study.
Legal Aspects of Industrial Enterprise Security in Mining Region
Authors: Znikin Valery , Zharikov Eugeny
Published: June 2018

To be in safety means to be in such secure conditions that are controlled in the firm's activity. The risk in these cases is always manageable and predictable. So, studying, explanation and estimation of the entity’s environment that is under secure must be an unconditional rule for the security service. It comes from everyday studying, explanation and estimation of its forces and means, as well as, the means and forces of the competitors, partners, raiders, criminal structures in a specific developing situation of the secured entity’s environment
Non-sustainable prices as an obstacle for sustainable development of mining industries
Authors: Lozhnikova Anna , Chausova Elena , Andrienko Elena , Nabiullina Alexandra
Published: June 2018

In this paper the activity of Russian mining companies is analysed in terms of global market’s trends, pricing policies, full-cycle production from extraction and preparing iron ore and to its deep processing, and as well as sustainable development. The pricing policy of the Federal Antimonopoly Service of the Russian Federation is criticised: monopolists in metal and mining industry sell its production in the domestic market based on the LME prices expressed in USD. The dynamics of the LME Official Prices Cash Seller & Settlement for aluminium and zinc is explored and described. The authors focus on the effect of “double volatility” of prices for ingots connected with low addedvalue goods as well as the USD/RUB exchange rate. There is no connection between production and research, which undermines stable development of the mining industry. The main reason for the foundation of The Russian Aluminium Association is discussed. In the conclusion, it is emphasised that the Russian government will have to review its policy in regulating the mining industry and switch to import substitution because of the current political and economic situation on the global metal markets.
Recessive Social Trends in the Coal-Mining Region (on Example of Kuzbass) as a Barrier for Sustainable Development
Authors: Morozova Elena , Mukhacheva Anna , Dobrydina Tatiana , Usvyat Nadezhda
Published: June 2018

The article is devoted to the analysis of the dynamics of a number of development indicators of Kemerovo region, which reflect the quality of life of the population, for the period from 1999 to 2016, as well as their dependence on the state of the regional economy. The index of the volume of the gross regional product was chosen as a basic economic indicator. The correlation analysis has revealed a high degree of tightness of the direct linear connection between the growth rates of the gross regional product, on the one hand, and the positive environmental changes. The reverse linear dependence is fixed with the indicators of the level of offenses and emissions into the atmosphere. To determine the degree of impact of the economic downturn on the quality of life of the population, the authors' methodology for assessing “the subsidence” of social indicators during the crisis period was used. Its application in comparison with the all-Russian data made it possible to draw a number of conclusions: in Kemerovo region, the problems of unemployment and negative environmental trends are more acute than in the whole country.
The Role of Kuzbass in the New Strategy of Socio-Economic Development of Russia in the Fourth System Cycle of Capitalist Accumulation: the World-System Analysis
Authors: Osokina Natalya
Published: June 2018

The aim of the research is to develop the conceptual foundations of the strategy of socio-economic development for mining region (on the example of Kuzbass) under the conditions of the fourth systemic cycle of capitalist accumulation. The relevance of the issue is determined by the need to eliminate the growing lag of Russia behind the world economy leaders, which is impossible without a new vision of the role of resourceproducing regions in the national economic system. Integration of Russia into the capitalist world-system on the basis of the Washington Consensus has formed in it a raw-materials export model in which its natural resources serve the accelerated economic growth of the competing countries. The accumulation of individual capitals dominates the social capital accumulation, which leads to a reduction in Russia's share in world GDP and population. This article presents the conceptual foundations of the Kuzbass development strategy in accordance with the new conditions for the Russian economy performance in the fourth systemic cycle of capitalist accumulation.
Sustainable Development as a Global Trend and an Economic Priority for the Nation
Authors: Bindzar Peter , Sang Shuxun , Gasanov Eyvaz , Aliyarov Rauf
Published: June 2018

Today, it is important to consider the problems of preserving the environment from macroeconomic positions, which enable to determine the main systemic causes of environmental degradation; identify those economic directions that affect the environment. This approach is especially relevant for countries and regions that have a specialization in raw materials. Purely environmental measures aimed at preserving nature will not have an effect without an environmentally balanced macroeconomic policy, since without taking into account and correcting the development of the entire economy and its sectors (fuel, energy, metallurgy, agrarian, etc.), the effect of direct environmental investments will be minimal. It is obvious that without the access of the nation to the trajectory of sustainable development it is problematic to ensure a high quality of economic growth. However, we have to determine that resourceproducing countries and regions are following another way – first the economic growth, and then purification and restoration of the environment. Here the methodological basis can be the approaches developed by international organizations and initiative groups in the field of environmental protection.
Improving Financial Security Model under Sanctions as Sustainable Development Component
Authors: Kopein Valeriy , Filimonova Elena , Sinitsyna Tatjana , Lantseva Tatjana , Morozenko Nelli
Published: June 2018

This article discusses theoretical and methodological issues of financial and food security, their interrelations with Sustainable development and assessment for Russian regions. It is emphasized that the global financial crisis and economic sanctions have had a substantial impact on the level of security in Russia and its regions. This negative impact is expected to worsen the environment protection and agriculture sector development, what can be the obstacle to sustainable development. The problems hampering the development of own agricultural production are described among which the problem of financing stands out. The conclusion states that there is an increased attention of the agricultural sector support despite their uneasy financial situation. The article underlines the issue of the empirical failure of regional financial independence from the state which complicates the determination of parameters of financial security of the region. The attention is drawn to the link between food security and financial independence of the region
A Comparative Study of Approaches to Teaching French and English for Future Specialists in Mining Industry
Authors: Ryabova Marina , Sergeychick Tatyana
Published: June 2018

The article highlights the specific features of the foreignlanguage instruction in the system of higher education in Russia. The principles of teaching French for future specialists in mining industry of Kuzbass in comparison with that of English in the institutions of higher education are analyzed. The focus is on the actual difference of approaches to teaching French and English at universities from the standpoint of the student/teacher ratio, basic principles of language education and its content. The variety of extracurricular activities at Kemerovo universities is described as a solution to the current problems in teaching French. The contribution of Language and Culture Centers at Kemerovo State University to training specialists for coal-mining enterprises of Kuzbass is revealed.
Mobile Applications in Mastering Mining Engineers' Competences
Authors: Islamov Roman , Greenwald Oksana , Tunyova Nina
Published: June 2018

Being one of the leading coal mining regions in the world, Kuzbass (Russia) demands from its regional higher educational institutions to master a range of competences of the graduates, namely mining engineers. Foreign language competence is considered to be among the key ones. The article reveals the concept of the competence, its relevance for mining engineers. We also analyze existing mobile applications from the point of view of their educational potential and present the results of the experiment conducted to assess effectiveness of mobile applications in mastering foreign language competence of mining engineering undergraduates. Our methods included interviews with students, classroom observations and surveys of students. The results suggest that integrating mobile applications in educational process is likely to have a positive impact on foreign language competence and increase students’ motivation and satisfaction with foreign language learning.
Ensuring Regional Security in the Context of Economic Aspects of Sustainable Development
Authors: Kazantseva Elena , Chistyakova Galina
Published: June 2018

Sustainable development is one of the priorities of the world development. It combines the need for simultaneous harmonious development of society in ecological, economic and social areas. The paper is devoted to the economic security of regions as an integral component of their sustainable development. Basic documents in the field of ensuring security of the Russian Federation in the context of regional economic security are considered. The authors analyze the indicators of national economic security that can be used at the regional level including those applied for assessing economic security of resource-producing regions. Suggestions on improvement of methodical approaches to evaluating and ensuring regional economic security are made.
Sustainable Subsoil Use as a Factor of Innovative Development of Mining Region
Authors: Dotsenko Elena , Ezdina Natalia
Published: June 2018

Historically, the process of economic and technological development the was caused by both extensive and intensive use of natural resources, in which, in general, the ecological principles of development were not taken into account. By the beginning of the 1970s, the need for a fundamental change in the activities of primary production and business units became evident, which is explained by two factors: environmental awareness of the public and activation of the preparation of market mechanisms for the adaptation of socio-ecological attitudes At the turn of the 1990s, ideas of this kind were no longer popular. On the contrary, today the modern forms of scientific and technological development should be considered in the context of adequate “work” of market relations, creating prerequisites for a “balanced relationship” between productive, economic, social activities and the preservation of the natural environment.
Ecologization of Regional Industrial Complex in the Transition to Sustainable Development
Authors: Dotsenko Elena , Ezdina Natalia , Mudrova Svetlana
Published: June 2018

Ensuring the sustainable development of a country or a single territory is a complex task, the main role in the implementation of which is the timely receipt of financial resources. This allows for the implementation of innovative economic and environmental policies aimed at diversification and ecologization of the regional economy, including a reduction in the negative impact on the environment, the introduction of new technologies at enterprises, the strengthening of environmental expertise and the consideration of the environmental factor in making managerial decisions, population and other activities. The regions became able to pursue an environmental policy only in the conditions of boosting the innovative activity in the leading industries. Together with the consolidation of environmental funds, this must be the main reason for efficient financing of environmental policy. So ecologization of industrial region economy means environmentalization of its economic development.