The head of the Komi Republic, Rostislav Goldstein, in a meeting with the representative of the presidency in the Far Eastern Federal District (FEFD) Oleg Kuzhmyaku, announced plans to build a new coal mine in Vorkuta in order to develop the city and maintain social stability through the development of the Osinsk coal deposit and the construction of a new mine of the same name.
The establishment of the mine will significantly increase the scope of coal production, which is important to the economy of the region. In particular, it is planned that the new mine will become an important component in meeting the needs of both local and foreign markets. The timing of the project has not yet been revealed, but preliminary work is already underway to prepare the site and assess environmental risks.