Problems complicating the introduction of technogenic deposits into economic circulation

Abstract

Relevance. In modern conditions of depletion of the mineral resource base, deterioration of natural conditions of newly discovered deposits, the development of technogenic mineral resources gains primary importance. However, as the analysis shows, the level of use of solid mineral formations continues to remain insignificant. The purpose of the study is to identify the reasons that slow down the process of involving technogenic deposits into economic circulation, in order to prevent their occurrence or mitigate negative impacts. Research methods. In the research process, methods of comparative analysis, analogies, and expert analysis were used. Results. Analysis and generalization of domestic and foreign experience in the management of technogenic mineral formations (TMFs) allowed us to identify the main reasons hindering the expansion of the practice of developing technogenic deposits. Nine reasons were identified: imperfection of the regulatory framework for the management of TMFs, low degree of geological knowledge, high geological risk, lack of waste processing technologies, lack of necessary financial resources, imperfection of the economic mechanism used by the state in regulating waste management activities, the possibility of extending shelf life of TMFs, imperfect availability of information about TMFs, lack of qualified personnel. As a result of an expert survey of 20 specialists, the identified reasons were ranked and the highest priorities were identified. These included: the imperfection of the regulatory framework, the lack of environmentally friendly technologies required and the lack of an effective economic mechanism for state regulation of this activity. Conclusions. Identification of the primary reasons slowing down the process of development of technogenic deposits determines the further direction of work to prevent them or mitigate negative impacts.