Mechanization of Stoping Works in the Donbass: Results, State, Prospects... (By the 220th anniversary of Donbass)

Tendencies of development and results of scientific and technical transformations of perfection process of stoping works mechanisation in Donbass are described, results of the analysis of a raw materials source and mine fund condition, influence of the technogenic factors arising at deposits opening, on intensity of layers working off are resulted. Possible variants of coal manufacture diversification according to world tendencies in development of the power market are stated.