A STUDY OF MINING OPERATIONS IN SURFACE COAL MINES IN THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA USING SATELLITE IMAGING DATA

Authors:

I.V. Zenkov1, A.V. Bazhin1, A.S. Conde2, Yu.P. Yuronen3, G.A. Karacheva3, V.N. Vokin4, E.V. Kiryushina4, Yu.P. Ptashnik4, A.A. Latyntsev4, T.A. Veretenova4
1 Siberian Research Institute of Mining and Surveying, Krasnoyarsk, 660012, Russian Federation
2 RUSSKY ALUMINY LIMITED, Representative Office in the Republic of Guinea, Conakry, BP 6506, Republic of Guinea
3 Reshetnev Siberian State University of Science and Technology, Krasnoyarsk, 660037, Russian Federation
4 Siberian Federal University, Krasnoyarsk, 660041, Russian Federation e-mail: zenkoviv@mail.ru
Authors Information
Zenkov I.V. – Doctor of Engineering Sciences, Professor, Deputy Director for Scientific Work, Siberian Research Institute of Mining and Surveying, Krasnoyarsk, 660012, Russian Federation, e-mail: zenkoviv@mail.ru
Bazhin A.V. – Mining Engineer, Siberian Research Institute of Mining and Surveying, Krasnoyarsk, 660012, Russian Federation
Conde A.S. – Mining engineer, RUSSKY ALUMINY LIMITED, Representative Office in the Republic of Guinea,
Conakry, BP 6506, Republic of Guinea
Yuronen Yu.P. – PhD (Engineering), Associate Professor, Reshetnev Siberian State University of Science and Technology, Krasnoyarsk, 660037, Russian Federation
Karacheva G.A. – Senior Lecturer, Reshetnev Siberian State University of Science and Technology, Krasnoyarsk,
660037, Russian Federation
Vokin V.N. – PhD (Engineering), Professor, Siberian Federal University, Krasnoyarsk, 660041, Russian Federation
Kiryushina E.V. – PhD (Engineering), Associate Professor, Siberian Federal University, Krasnoyarsk, 660041, Russian Federation
Ptashnik Yu.P. – PhD (Engineering), Associate Professor, Siberian Federal University, Krasnoyarsk, 660041, Russian Federation
Latyntsev A.A. – PhD (Engineering), Associate Professor, Siberian Federal University, Krasnoyarsk, 660041, Russian Federation
Veretenova T.A. – Associate Professor, Siberian Federal University, Krasnoyarsk, 660041, Russian Federation

UDC: 622.271(437):55.814 c I.V. Zenkov1, A.V. Bazhin1, A.S. Conde2, Yu.P. Yuronen3, G.A. Karacheva3, V.N. Vokin4, E.V. Kiryushina4, Yu.P. Ptashnik4, A.A. Latyntsev4, T.A. Veretenova4, 2026 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18796/0041-5790-2026-6-97-100

Abstract

The article presents the results of studying the state of surface mining operations at the coal deposits in the Republic of North Macedonia. Satellite remote sensing studies and analytical calculations revealed the number and types of mining excavators operating in open-pit coal mines, as well as determined the total annual volume of overburden and coal excavation within the surveyed territory of the republic. The results of satellite observations collected during the last decade helped to identify a steady trend in the volumes of coal mined using the open-pit method.

Keywords: Remote sensing, сoal mining industry, Republic of North Macedonia, coal deposits, surface mining, coal pits, annual coal production, mining and transportation machines.

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Zenkov I.V., Bazhin A.V., Conde A.S., Yuronen Yu.P., Karacheva G.A., Vokin V.N., Kiryushina E.V., Ptashnik Yu.P., Latyntsev A.A., Veretenova T.A. A study of mining operations in surface coal mines in the Republic of North Macedonia using satellite imaging data. Ugol’. 2026;(6):97-100. (In Russ.). DOI: 10.18796/0041-790-2026-6-97-100.

Paper Info
Received: April 9, 2026
Reviewed: May 18, 2026
Accepted: May 30, 2026