The authorities of Yakutia presented an ambitious plan for large-scale geological exploring the territory. Thanks to the federal project “Geology: Revival of a Legend,” the region expects the discovery of up to 100 new mineral deposits.
The head of the republic, Aisen Nikolaev, said that by 2028 the geological exploration of Yakutia should double – from 12 to 24 percent. A record 18.4 billion rubles will be allocated for these purposes in the next three years. This is the largest amount of funding under the federal program throughout Russia.
The project has already started in eight regions of the republic. Specialists analyze archival data and conduct field research. The main stage of work, including active exploration, is planned for 2026–2027. In total, the program includes 25 objects: ten for solid minerals, ten for oil and gas, and another five for the creation of modern geological maps.
Priority is given to the search for gold, tungsten, graphite, tin, rare earth metals, antimony and coal. These resources are critical for the technological independence and development of the country’s economy. Experts’ forecasts are encouraging: a significant increase in reserves of uranium, gold, coal and diamonds is expected.
The region has enormous mineral resource potential. Over the past five years, 12 new hydrocarbon deposits and a large Roman gold deposit with reserves of about 50 tons have already been discovered here. The new program is designed to take geological exploration to a qualitatively new level.
Increasing geological knowledge is a direct path to economic growth. New fields will create jobs, attract investment in infrastructure and increase tax revenues to the budget. For residents of Yakutia, this means prospects for the development of industry and the social sphere.
The implementation of the project “Geology: Revival of a Legend” will radically change the resource map of not only Yakutia, but also the whole of Russia. Doubling the exploration of the territory will open access to strategic reserves, ensuring the country’s raw material security for decades to come.
Source: @nedradvnews
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