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The editor-in-chief of the magazine “Ratsional'noye osvoyeniye nedr” (official English name – “Mineral Mining & Concervation”, abbr. MM&C) is Sergei A. Aksenov, Deputy Head of the Federal Subsoil Resources Management Agency (Rosnedra) and Chairman of the Central Committee for Solid Mineral Deposit Development (the Rosnedra CCSMDD) [http://www.rosnedra.gov.ru/], Honored Geologist of the Russian Federation. In 1977 he graduated from the Moscow Geological Prospecting Institute. S. Ordzhonikidze. Sergey Aksenov has been working in the industry for more than 37 years. He actively participated in the search and exploration of ore and nonmetallic minerals in the North Caucasus and Southern Urals. From 2001 to 2006 he worked in senior positions in the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation. Since 2007, he has been working at the The Federal Subsoil Resources Management Agency, from 2012 to 2016 as Head of the Department of Solid State Geology. At the posts of Deputy Head Rosnedra oversees the work of the department associated with the geological study and reproduction of the solid minerals raw materials base, as well as organizational support for the state licensing system for the use of mineral resources.

List of members (in Russian alphabet order) of the editorial board of the journal “Mineral Mining & Concervation”

Aksenov Sergei A., the Editor-in-Chief, Deputy Head of the Federal Subsoil Resources Management Agency (Rosnedra) and Chairman of the Central Committee for Solid Mineral Deposit Development (the Rosnedra CCSMDD). He made a significant contribution to the development of the solid minerals raw materials base, the improvement of the regulatory and methodological base of geological exploration and the design of solid mineral deposits development. Author and co-author of survey and statistical, and scientific-methodical articles in MM&C in 2011-2017.

Ashikhmin Aleksey A., PhD (in Engineering Sciences), Professor NITU "MISiS", scientific secretary of the Rosnedra CCSMDD, a member of the Russian Society of Subsoil Use Experts (OERN). He well known as an expert in the field of planning and management of mining production and of the development of projects and programs for the rational development and use of solid minerals raw materials, and as the author and co-author of more than 110 published scientific works, including two textbooks, eight teaching aids and laboratory workshops, and two monographs.

Bashlykova Tat'yana V., the leading employee of the interdisciplinary laboratory of resource-saving technologies of mineral processing in NITU "MISiS", well-known specialist in the field of resource-saving technologies for processing mineral raw materials, the author and co-author of numerous published works, including scientific articles, monograph and reference book.

Bykhovskiy Lev Z., D.Sc. (Geol.-Mineral.), Chief specialist of the All-Russian Scientific-Research Institute of Mineral Resources named after N.M. Fedorovsky (FGBU “VIMS”), authoritative specialist in the field of complex geological and economic assessment of ore deposits, rational use of mineral resources and environmental problems of the mineral and raw materials complex, the author of more than 250 published scientific works, including 25 monographs.

Vorob'yev Aleksandr Ye., D.Sc. (Engineering), Professor and Department Chair of Oil-field Geology, Mining and Oil and Gas Business of the RUDN University, the author of numerous publications, including 155 monographs, textbooks and teaching aids.

Grabtsevich Vasiliy B., Adviser to the President of AK ALROSA, Leading Specialist of the Russia Diamond industry complex.

Grigor'yev Aleksandr V., D.Sc. (Ekon.), Deputy General Director, Autonomous Non-commercial Organization “Institute of Natural Monopolies” (IPEM), authoritative expert and leading analyst in the field of fuel and energy complex.

Goleva Rita V., D.Sc. (Geol.-Mineral.), Professor, Chief specialist of the All-Russian Scientific-Research Institute of Mineral Resources named after N.M. Fedorovsky (FGBU “VIMS”), International Ecologist, laureate of the Global Eco Brand premium, authoritative expert in the field of uranium deposits search and evaluation, studying solid minerals of the World Ocean floor, geo-ecology of subsoil use. She is the discoverer of a new type of uranium deposit, the founder of a new scientific direction in geo-ecology, the organizer and participant of the environmental education program for professional retraining of specialists, the author and co-author of more than 180 published works, including 5 monographs, several educational and methodical manuals.

Dobrynin Aleksandr A., PhD (in Engineering Sciences), Director of PiroVzryv LLC, a well-known expert in the field of blasting, explosive materials and industrial safety, deputy editor-in-chief of Gornyi Zhurnal (Russian Mining Journal) in 2001-2002, author of about 50 scientific works, including one monograph, as well as 15 patents on new explosive technologies and explosive materials.

Zhdanov Aleksey V., PhD (in Geol.-Mineral.), Associate Professor, the Russian State Geological Prospecting University (MGRI-RSGPU), authoritative scientist and connoisseur in the field of rational nature management, geological and economic assessment of complex deposits, expert of the Agency for Innovations and Development of Economic and Social Projects (innovative developments in the mining and geological sector of the economy), author of 22 scientific papers and 2 patents of the Russian Federation.

Zaharov Valeriy N., RAS Corresponding Member, Professor, D.Sc. (Engineering), Director of the Institute of Comprehensive Exploitation of Mineral Resources Russian Academy of Sciences (IPKON RAS). He is a prominent scientist in the field of integrated development of mineral resources and one of the founders of the development and establishment of mining geophysics and geo-control, and the Author of over 120 scientific papers, including 3 monographs. V.N. Zakharovski works made a significant contribution to the development of the theory of rational anthropogenic transformation of mineral resources in the process of developing deposits of solid minerals, creating highly efficient and safe mining geotechnologies for development of ore, diamond, coal and gas deposits. Much attention in his research is on the development of GIS, study of regularities of gas-dynamic and geomechanical processes in technogenic-convertible the rock massif.

Zyryanov Igor' V., D.Sc. (Engineering), Professor and Department Chair of the Mining and Oil-Gas of the Myrnyi Polytechnic Institute - a branch of the North-Eastern Federal University in Yakutsk, Deputy Director of the Yakutniproalmaz research and design institute of AK ALROSA, a well-known specialist and scientist in improving the efficiency of career systems equipment in extreme operating conditions (permafrost), planning and quality control, the author of more than 170 publications, including 7 monographs.

Kaplunov David R., RAS Corresponding Member, Professor, D.Sc. (Engineering), Chief scientist of IPKON RAS, a major scientist in the field of comprehensive development and conservation of the Earth's bowels, author and co-author of more than 350 scientific papers, including more than 20 monographs, in half of which he was a scientific editor. He played an important role in the development and classification modern mining sciences as a system of knowledge on the technogenic transformation of the Earth's bowels, developed a principally new approach to the design of mining enterprises, first realized the idea of moving the surface infrastructure of mining enterprise in the underground space, introduced the concept of "mine technical system" and developed the classification of mine technical systems, as well offered of scientific specialtie "Theoretical Foundations of Mining Engineering Systems Design", which was included in the nomenclature of specialtys scientists grouped in a section "Earth Science".

Kiselev Yevgeniy A., PhD (in Geol.-Mineral.), Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Ecology, Head of Rosnedra, organizer, head and specialist of the mining complex of the Russian Federation, participated in the development of a number of long-term programs for regional geological study of the land and the continental shelf of the Russia.

Klimov Aleksandr K., D.Sc. (Geol.-Mineral.), Director of the Russian Federal Geological Fund (Rosgeolfond), a renowned expert in the field of formation, management and development of State fund of geological-information system of the mining complex of the Russian Federation.

Kolomiyets Aleksey M., D.Sc. (Engineering), a well-known specialist in the field of drilling organization and production.

Kornilkov Sergey V., D.Sc. (Engineering), Professor, директор ИГД УрО РАН, Director of the Institute of Mining of Ural Branch of RAS, a well-known scientist in the field of mining, the author of more than 130 scientific and scientific-methodical works.

Kuznetsov Yuriy N., D.Sc. (Engineering), Professor, NITU "MISiS", a well-known scientist in the field of development of coal deposits, the author of more than 200 scientific papers.

Kuz'min Yegor Ye., D.Sc. (Geol.-Mineral.), Professor, LLC “Institute for the Economy of Mineral Raw Materials” (IEEM). He made a significant contribution to the development of the mineral resource base of the Russian Federation as one of the pioneers of the world's largest October deposit of super-rich copper-nickel and platinum ores. The author of scientific discovery and 60 printed works, including 5 monographs.

Lazhentsev Vitaliy N., RAS Corresponding Member, D.Sc. (Geograph.), Professor, Leading Researcher, Institute of SocioEconomic and Energy Problems of the North, Komi SC UB RAS of the FGBUN Komintsov UrB RAS, large scientist and specialist in the economy of mineral raw materials, the author of 210 scientific works including 9 monographs.

Larichkin Fedor D., D.Sc. (Economics), Professor, Leading Researcher, Head of the Department of Environmental Economics in the European North, Luzin Institute for Economic Studies, KSC RAS; a major scientist in the field of economics of comprehensive use of mineral raw materials and integrated development of subsurface resources; the author of 320 publications, including 15 monographs, 3 textbooks, 4 brochures.

Lisov Viktor I., D.Sc. (Economics), Professor, Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Education, Rector of the Russian State Geological Prospecting University (MGRI-RSGPU) and Department Chair of the World economy of mineral and raw materials complex and subsoil use. He made a significant contribution to the development of professional education and science, the author of more than 150 printed works, including 17 monographs, 8 textbooks and teaching aids.

Lomonosov Geral'd G., D.Sc. (Engineering), Professor, NITU "MISiS", a well-known scientist and specialist in the field of mining sciences and mining, the founder of the scientific direction "Mining Qualimtry and Quality Management of Ores during Production", one of the authors of the system of state standards "Mining Graphic Documentation ", the author of more than 200 printed scientific works, including 16 monographs, textbooks and teaching aids.

Lugovskaya Irina G., D.Sc. (Geol.-Mineral.), Scientific Secretary of the All-Russian Scientific-Research Institute of Mineral Resources named after N.M. Fedorovsky (FGBU “VIMS”), an authoritative scientist and specialist in the field of geology of solid minerals.

Mashkovtsev Grigoriy A., D.Sc. (Geol.-Mineral.), General Director FGBU “VIMS”, a prominent scientist and organizer of science, an expert in the field of geology, forecasting, prospecting and evaluation of ore deposits, the creator of a new scientific trend that reflects the evolutionary-geological and geodynamic factors of the formation of ore-forming systems; the author of more than 150 scientific papers, including 2 major monographs, co-author of the Russian Geological Encyclopedia in 3 volumes (2012).

Mel'nikov Nikolay N., Academician of RAS, D.Sc. (Engineering), Professor, Scientific Leader of the Mining Institute of the Kola Science Center; leading specialist in the development of mineral resources (MCP) and the use of underground space. He made a significant contribution to the development of the theory of designing mining enterprises, regions and basins; author of more than 300 scientific publications published both in Russia and abroad, including 24 monographs.

Mikhaylov Boris K., PhD (Economics), Advisor to the General Director, Rosgeo JSC; authoritative specialist in the field of economics of mineral raw materials.

Muzgina Vera S., D.Sc. (Engineering), LLP "Mining Bureau" (Kazakhstan), a known specialist in the field of mining in Kazakhstan, the author of 159 scientific works, including 6 monographs.

Norov Yuriy D., D.Sc. (Engineering), Central Research Laboratory, Navoi Mining and Metallurgical Combine (Uzbekistan), a well-known scientist and specialist in mining, a popularizer of mining science in Uzbekistan, the author of 323 publications, including 20 monographs.

Pechenkin Igor' G., D.Sc. (Geol.-Mineral.), Deputy Director General for Scientific and Information Activities of FGBU "VIMS", a famous scientist and specialist in the field of uranium geology, the author of more than 250 publications, including 14 monographs and three textbooks.

Rasskazov Igor' Yu., D.Sc. (Engineering), Professor of the Pacific State University, Director of the Institute of Mining of the Far Eastern Branch of the RAS, Director, a major scientist and specialist in the field of mining (geomechanics, management of rock pressure in underground mining of ore deposits, industrial safety of mining, technology of mining). 90 printed works.

Reznichenko Sergey S., PhD (Economics), president of SightPower Inc. (South Africa), a well-known expert in the field of open mining, the author of numerous printed works in Russian and foreign industry publications.

Ryl'nikova Marina V., D.Sc. (Engineering), Professor, Head of the Department of the Theory of Design of Subsoil Development, IPKON RAS, recognized scientist and specialist in the field of design and integrated development of solid mineral deposits, the author of more than 150 printed scientific papers, including 7 monographs and a manual, has published in leading international journals.

Strazhgorodskiy Semen J., Professor, President of ISD & P (USA), a major expert in the field of subsoil research and reproduction of the mineral and raw materials base of hydrocarbon raw materials.

Sytenkov Viktor N., D.Sc. (Engineering), Professor, Head of the Department of theof FGBU "VIMS", Deputy Editor-in-chief of the MM&C journal. An authoritative scientist and specialist in the field of open development of complex-structural deposits of solid minerals and ensuring the safety of mining operations. He participated in the creation and implementation of automated systems for the design and planning of open pit mining (which ensured the development of high-quality projects, reducing losses and dilution of raw materials), as well as the forecast method and the system for operational control of atmospheric pollution. The author of about 170 printed scientific works, including 7 monographs and a study guide.

Temnov Aleksandr V., PhD (Geol.-Mineral.), Head of the Department of Geology of Minister of Natural Resources and Ecology, authoritative specialist in the field of solid mineral geology, the author of a number of printed works on the geology of rare earth metals (REM).

Fokin Oleg A., consultant of the Department for supervision in the mining industry of the Federal Environmental, Industrial and Nuclear Supervision Service (Rostekhnadzor), the Adviser 2nd class of the State Civil Service, the member of the Rostekhnadzor Central Certifying Commission, the Rosnedra Central Committee for Solid Mineral Deposit Development (the Rosnedra CCSMDD), and of the Working Group to a Jade raw material of the Prosecutor General of the Russian Federation. He is an authoritative expert in the field of industrial safety, as a member of the the Rosnedra CCSMDD makes a significant contribution to ensuring the safe and rational development of solid minerals.

Khodorovich Konstantin K., PhD (in Engineering Science), Head of the Divisiont for Monitoring and Conservation of Mineral Resources, Department of State Policy and Regulation in the Field of Geology and Subsoil Use, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation (Minprirody of Russia). He is a well-known expert in the field of regulation of subsoil use of solid minerals.

Shaklein Sergey V., Dr.Sc (in Engineering Science), Leading Researcher, Federal Research Center for Coal and Coal Chemistry of the SB RAS, an authoritative specialist in the field of rational use of mineral resources, development of the coal mineral raw, the author of more than 160 printed scientific works, an expert of Russia on subsoil use, an expert in the scientific and technical sphere, an expert of the State Reserves Committee.

Shelepov Valentin V., Dr.Sc (Geol.-Mineral.), Professorб Moscow State University named after MV Lomonosov, Deputy. Director General, FGBU VNIGNI; a major specialist and scientist in the field of petroleum geology and hydrocarbon production technologies, an expert of the State Commission for the Reserves of Mineral Resources and a member of the Central Commission for the Development of Hydrocarbon Resources, the author and co-author of many printed works, including one monograph, and author of 4 training courses.

Shchiptsov Vladimir V., Dr.Sc (Geol.-Mineral.), Institute of Geology of the Karelian Scientific Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences, a major scientist and specialist in the field of solid geology, the author of more than 300 scientific papers, including 10 monographs.