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Open-pit mining technologies for major russian gold deposits by 2025 (Natalkinskoe, Pavlik, Khakandzhinskoe, Kultumisskoe, Verninskoe)

Original articles: 2026 No 2

Open-pit mining technologies for major russian gold deposits by 2025 (Natalkinskoe, Pavlik, Khakandzhinskoe, Kultumisskoe, Verninskoe)

DOI: 10.56195/20793332-2026-26-2-4-13

Read in pdf V. V. Arno1, E. P. Kolesnichenko2, I. Yu. Garifulina1, E. S. Semykin1, N. A. Remizov1
  1. FGBOU VO "North-Eastern State University (Polytechnic Institute)", Magadan, Russian Federation
  2. Higher School of Economics of Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russian Federation
p. 4-13, No.2/2026
Abstract:
This article analyzes modern open-pit mining technologies for five major Russian gold deposits by 2025: Natalkinskoe and Pavlik (Magadan Oblast), Khakandzhinskoe (Khabarovsk Krai), Kultuminskoe (Zabaikalsky Krai), and Verninskoe (Irkutsk Oblast). Geological and industrial parameters, drilling and blasting preparation, excavator-truck and excavator-conveyor transport systems, crushing and screening equipment, beneficiation systems, digitalization, and geotechnical monitoring are examined. Geotechnical challenges (permafrost, seismicity, short mining season) are identified with adapted solutions proposed. Economic analysis demonstrates project profitability (IRR 12–40 %, payback period 3–7 years) with gold production costs of 550–900 USD/oz. Prospects for automation and artificial intelligence implementation to increase efficiency by 10–25 % are identified.
Keywords:
open-pit mining, gold deposits, drilling and blasting, excavator-truck haulage, excavator-conveyor system, mine digitalization, geotechnical monitoring, permafrost, crushing and beneficiation, Natalkinskoe deposit, Pavlik, Khakandzhinskoe, Kultuminskoe, Verninskoe
For citation:
Arno V.V., Kolesnichenko E.P., Garifulina I.Yu., Semykin E.S., Remizov N.A. Open-pit mining technologies for major russian gold deposits by 2025 (Natalkinskoe, Pavlik, Khakandzhinskoe, Kultumisskoe, Verninskoe). Mine Surveying and Subsurface Use. 2026; 26 (2): 4-13. (In Russ.). https://doi.org/10.56195/20793332-2026-26-2-4-13.
Information about the authors:
  1. Veronika V. Arno – Cand. Sci. (Eng.), Associate Professor, Department of Geology and Mining, North-Eastern State University, Magadan, Russian Federation; e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  2. Eva P. Kolesnichenko – Student of the Field of Training "State and Municipal Audit", Higher School of Economics, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russian Federation
  3. Irina Yu. Garifulina – PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Geology and Mining, North-Eastern State University, Magadan, Russian Federation
  4. Evgeniy S. Semykin – Senior Lecturer at the Department of Geology and Mining, North-Eastern State University (Polytechnic Institute), Magadan, Russian Federation
  5. Nikita A. Remizov – student of the Mining Department, North-Eastern State University Polytechnic Institute, Magadan
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