ПАМЯТИ МИХАИЛА ЕВГЕНЬЕВИЧА МЕЛЬНИКОВА (12.02.1961–29.02.2016)

Abstract

The article is dedicated to the memory of Mikhail Evgenievich Melnikov, an outstanding researcher of a new type of minerals – cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts (CFC) of the World Ocean. M. E. Melnikov, scientist and practitioner, Doctor of Geological and Mineralogical Sciences, leading geologist of the State Scientific Center “Yuzhmorgeologiya”, head of the work on the preparation of materials for submission on behalf of the Russian Federation of an Application to the International Seabed Authority (ISA, Authority) for approval of the work plan for exploration of the CFC. The work of the team headed by Mikhail Evgenievich culminated in 2015 with the conclusion between the Authority and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation of a contract for the exploration of CFC and the receipt of the exclusive right to explore polymetallic ores in the Russian exploration area of cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts (RRR–CFC), located in the western part of the Pacific ocean on the Magellan Seamounts. Melnikov M. E. headed geological exploration work in the area of the Russian exploration area of KMK, supervising offshore field and office work. The article presents biographical data, highlights the scientific achievements and personal qualities of M. E. Melnikov