Minerals are not unlimited, and they must be used carefully. The protection of minerals and subsoil is regulated by the Federal Law "On Subsoil" and includes their rational use, prevention of depletion and pollution of natural resources.
Instruction manual
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To protect the subsoil, observe the procedure for their use established by law. So, before using the subsoil, conduct a complete geological study for a reliable assessment of the minerals and properties of the subsoil plot, which is provided for purposes not related to mining.
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Also take care of the extraction of minerals and their reliable accounting, as well as the protection of deposits from floods, fires and other factors that can reduce the quality and industrial value of minerals. Prevent subsoil pollution by carrying out work related to subsoil use, and also prevent the accumulation of industrial and household waste in underground water and catchment areas.
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Keep in mind that a subsoil plot with mineral resources is provided primarily for their development. You can talk about the design and construction of settlements and industrial complexes only after receiving the conclusion of the relevant authorities about the absence of minerals at the site of the upcoming development.
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Note that mineral deposits are subject to state accounting, examination and registration. So, in Russia, the state cadastre of deposits and occurrences of minerals is maintained, as well as the state balance of mineral reserves. The state cadastre includes all data for each mineral deposit, and to account for the state of the country's mineral and raw material base there is a state balance, which records information on the quantity and quality of mineral reserves, their production, development, losses, and the availability of mineral reserves to the industry.
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The state examination is carried out in order to create conditions for the rational integrated use of the subsoil, the designation of the boundaries of subsoil plots, fees for their use, etc. When conducting the examination, not only mineral reserves are evaluated, but also geological information on subsoil plots suitable for the construction of structures, not related to mining.
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Submission of mineral resources for use is permitted only after conducting a state examination.
Useful advice
A specific feature of this area is the protection of geological information. It is considered confidential, and officials are responsible for its unauthorized disclosure.
