Main directions of researches

On the basis for comprehensive inspection of the Institute’s work in 2006, Presidium of Ural Branch of RAS had approved the following directions of scientific researches:

- generating theoretical basis for exploration strategy and mineral resources use strategy;
- creating scientific basis for new technologies of mining deep-seated deposits;
- investigating problems of geomechanics and rock breaking.

“Ural centre of geomechanic investigation of nature of manmade disasters in areas of commercial minerals mining” is working under jurisdiction of the Institute.