Role of large mineral mining companies in resource regions: Finding tools of balanced interaction

Abstract

This article is devoted to assessment of weight of large mining companies in resource regions of Russia in terms of Kuzbass. Performance of three Kuzbass companies is analyzed with demonstration of positive and negative economic effects. Obstacles for balanced development of the resource region are revealed. The key problem is interaction between regional authorities and large mining companies, as well as the enclave nature of regional economy. For the balanced development of resource regions, it is suggested to define and fix rules of play by means of a regulatory contract.