The volume of investments of Russian coal companies in geological exploration work is planned to increase by 3–4%. According to Rosnedra, stable investments in exploration ensure the future of the coal industry, which remains one of the largest in the country.
Russia has significant coal reserves, so there is a need for massive development of completely new deposits not now. According to the head of Rosnedra Oleg Kazanov, the country has 272 billion tons of coal on its balance sheet, of which 17% is already in the distributed subsoil fund.
At the same time, geological exploration remains an important area for the industry. We are talking not only about the search for new deposits, but also about the so-called “own exploration” – a detailed study of already developed areas. This work is necessary to prepare for industrial production and maintain the production cycle of enterprises.
Annual investments of coal companies in geological exploration remain at a stable level – about 3.2–3.3 billion rubles. In 2025, according to surveys of subsoil users, the volume of investments will increase by 3–4% compared to the previous period.
The industry demonstrates confidence in the future: the total revenue of the coal business is estimated at approximately 2 trillion rubles. Even minor fluctuations in this indicator will not affect the fundamental importance of investment in exploration, which lays the foundation for the long-term development of enterprises.
Thus, the coal industry continues to systematically invest in its future. The increase in investment in geological exploration confirms the sustainability and strategic planning in one of the key sectors of the Russian economy.
The material was prepared with the support of the Russian Ministry of Education and Science as part of the Decade of Science and Technology.
Source: @dprom
