Institute of Mining of Far Eastern Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences:

Archipov G. I., Leading Researcher, Candidate of Geological and Mineralogical Sciences, e-mail: archipov@igd.khv.ru

The analysis of the mining industry structure in the Far East Federal District and its contribution to the gross regional product shows that to date mineral resources are not a decisive factor in the economy of the region, but can serve as a potential for the development of the region in the future.

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2. Archipov G. I. Mineral resources of the Russian Far East mining industry. Status review and development opportunities. — M.: Gornaya Kniga, 2011. — 830 p.