Methods, dynamics and structure of coal production in Russian deposits: problems and solutions

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Introduction. The structure of coal mining in Russian deposits is heterogeneous due to significant imbalances dictated by different geological and engineering conditions of mining in different regions of the country. Due to the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic and the crisis associated with it, the dynamics of coal production is not stable, and in recent years there has been a decline in economic growth in companies in the coal sector of the Russian economy. Today it is important to focus on the development of new deposits, the search for safer and more reliable ways of mining. This will make it possible to optimize coal mining management mechanisms and provide solutions to the problems of increasing economic efficiency in the coal sector of the Russian Federation. Research objective is to scientifically substantiate the reasons and conditions for the formation of long-term demand for resource potential for the extraction of energy and coking coal using situational analysis. Methods of research. In order to study the problems of the coal sector development, a scenario analysis of the dynamics and structure of coal mining in Russian deposits was carried out. As a result, hypotheses about the need for complex extraction of energy and coking coal grades were confirmed. It has been scientifically proven that the introduction of open-underground geotechnology in Russian deposits serves as a way to rationalize mining operations, and increases the final effect of coal mining. Results. The characteristics of the main types of coal reserves in Russian deposits are presented. Of practical importance is the study of the dynamics of A-Property coal production in 2020–2021 in various companies. Conclusions. As a result of the conducted research, the article draws an important conclusion about the need to expand the practice of obtaining and using anthracite, despite its high level of rarity of extraction. The organization of new methods of anthracite extraction and use in the industry will improve the production of metallurgical raw materials.