Mining sciences in the branch of Earth sciences

Abstract

Problem statement. What is mining science? Is it craft, art of “treasure hunters”, or science? What underlies the theory of mineral extraction? What is its place within the system of knowledge of the environment? Discussion. Today there is no precise, clear, and conventional definition of mining science, its matter and object. Certain attempts by numerous leading mining experts to become involved in the discussion 14 "Izvestiya vysshikh uchebnykh zavedenii. Gornyi zhurnal". No. 1. 2021 ISSN 0536-1028 extended significantly the range of applied problems, but generally the problem hasn’t been fully shaped. The ideology of the market is pragmatic (goods-money-goods), while the ideology of science is radiant as soon as it tries to cognize something unbounded. Obvious practical focus of mining historically convinces us of the fact that the mining effectiveness and wide knowledge of the interior, rock properties, law and forms of labor management are inextricably linked. Summary. Mining science should take rightful place among Earth sciences not only because mining is a stimulus to civilization, but also due to a range of life-support problems which mining knowledge deals with.