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ROLE OF SMALL-SCALE MINING BUSINESS IN SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE SAKHA REPUBLIC (YAKUTIA)

N. S. Batugina, Yurii Andreev

First published: 2025-08-15https://doi.org/10.5593/sgem2025/5.1/s20.060View metrics

Abstract

The article discusses possible ways to increase the potential of small-scale mining of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). Currently, their share in the structure of the country-s mining sector does not exceed 1-2 percent, compared with 15-30 percent in a number of foreign countries. The article shows that for the development of small-scale mining in the region, having a large number of different potential small-scale deposits, there is a need to develop a scientifically based concept of their use, with changes in a number of regulations and tax laws. In particular, a differentiated approach to the selection of criteria for the designation of a deposit as a small-scale, and a company as a small-scale, taking into account the type and value of the extracted raw material, the general and local demand for it, the geographical location of the mining area, etc. The paper stresses that for the development of small mining enterprises in the region, which has a large number of different potential small-scale deposits in almost all areas, it is necessary to develop a scientifically based concept of their development by changing a number of provisions in regulatory acts and tax legislation. The development of small-scale entrepreneurship requires greater use of local types of fuel and energy raw materials, common minerals to meet the demand for housing, civil and road construction actively developed in the republic.

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Title
ROLE OF SMALL-SCALE MINING BUSINESS IN SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE SAKHA REPUBLIC (YAKUTIA)
Authors
N. S. Batugina, Yurii Andreev
Proceedings
25th International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference Proceedings SGEM2025, Ecology, Environmental Economics, Education, and Legislation, Vol25, Issue 5.1.
Publisher
STEF92 Technology
Year
2025
Pages
469-476
SWS Citekey
Batugina202520469476
ISSN
1314-2704; 13142704
ISBN
9786197603859
Language
en
Publication type
Conference Paper
Proceedings contents
Open official contents
Keywords
small-scale depositsmall-scale miningcriteriasocial and economic developmentRepublic of Sakha (Yakutia)
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