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Faculty Scientific Activities

Scientific work in progress

1.1 MDiG (Department of Mining Geology and Engineering)

  1. Project Title:
    Lot #1: Research: “Monitoring the Stability of the Sokolovskoye Quarry and Dumps Based on Instrumental Observations”
    Lot #2: Research: “Monitoring the Stability of the Kurzhunkul Quarry and Dumps Based on Instrumental Observations”
    Lot #3: Research: “Monitoring the Stability of the Sarbai Quarry and Dumps Based on Instrumental Observations”
    Total Project Cost: 39.59 million KZT
    Foundation: Contract No. PD/SSG/23-6564 (23.11.06) dated 14.11.2023 with JSC “Sokolovsko-Sarbaiskoye Mining and Enrichment Production Association”.
    Research Supervisors:

    • S.G. Ozhigin, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Senior Researcher, ILIP “KORMS”
    • F.K. Nizametdinov, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor
      Key Results:
    • Geological analysis of the situation and development of the monitoring station project for the stability of quarry slopes and dumps.
    • Study of slope stability based on the first series of high-precision geodetic and surveying observations of the set reference points along profile lines.
  2. Project Title: “Monitoring the Stability of the Kachar Quarry and Dumps Based on Instrumental Observations” (JSC “Kachary Ruda”)
    Total Project Cost: 15.57 million KZT
    Foundation: Contract No. PD/KCR/23-6499 (23.11.07) dated 14.11.2023 with JSC “Kachary Ruda”.
    Research Supervisor: F.K. Nizametdinov, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor
    Key Results:

    • Conducted geological analysis and developed a monitoring station project for stability of slopes and dumps.
    • Observations were made using high-precision geodetic methods, based on reference points of profile lines.
  3. Project Title: “Study of Slope Stability of Bench Slopes, Sides, and Internal Dumps at the Shubarkol Coal Mine”
    Foundation: Contract No. PD/SHK/24-0191 (24.11.01) dated 16.02.2024 with JSC “Shubarkol Komir”.
    Total Project Cost: 11.805 million KZT
    Research Supervisor: S.B. Ozhigina, Candidate of Technical Sciences, Acting Associate Professor
    Key Results:

    • Analysis of geological conditions for ensuring the stability of the slopes and dumps at the Shubarkol coal mine.
    • Completion of the reconnaissance of the terrain and installation of reference points for monitoring stations.
    • Instrumental observations of slope stability.

1.2 RAiOT (Department of Mining and Oil and Gas Technologies)

  1. Project Title: “Development of Effective Technological Schemes for the Extraction of Low-Power Ore Deposits, Aimed at Reducing Ore Dilution, Considering the Geomechanical State of the Rock Mass”
    Research Supervisor: A.M. Suimbaeva, Acting Associate Professor, PhD
    Foundation: Grant agreement No. 156/ZG-1-22-24 under the “Zhas Galym” program (Young Scientists) dated 21.06.2022, to be completed by 31 December 2024. Total Project Value: 18,977,758 KZT
    Key Results:

    • Identified patterns of changes in the destruction zone of mining blocks due to seismic effects of explosive force.
    • Developed guidelines for calculating technological parameters for low-power ore deposit mining.
    • Developed recommendations for safe mining operations in small ore deposits.

1.3 RMPI (Department of Rock Mechanics and Mining Engineering)

  1. Project Title: IRN No. AP19174774 “Study of the Impact of Underground Mining Works on Surface Social Objects”
    Total Funding: 23,414,301.50 KZT (2024: 7,735,380 KZT)
    Foundation: Contract No. 128-ZG4 dated 17 May 2023
    Research Supervisor: PhD, Assoc. Prof. Huanhan N.
    Key Results:

    • Analysis of mining operations at “Kazakhmys Corporation” regarding the extraction of remaining ore reserves beneath social facilities.
  2. Project Title: IRN No. AP13268798 “Development and Industrial Testing of Technological Schemes for Strengthening the Weak Rock Zones at Geological Faults Using Preparatory Excavation Works”
    Total Funding: 16,088,960 KZT
    Foundation: Grant agreement No. 156/ZG-1-22-24 dated 21.06.2022
    Research Supervisor: PhD, E.R. Khalikova
    Key Results:

    • Justified methods for evaluating the effectiveness of reinforcement in maintaining mine workings, considering geomechanical factors.
    • Technological effectiveness assessment of anchor systems used for rock reinforcement in zones of geological faults.
  3. Project Title: “Refinement and Extension of the Technological Instructions for the Selection of Support for Mine Workings at ‘Zapadny Karazhal’ Mine from 2018”
    Total Funding: 11,200,000 KZT (contract with “Orken” LLP)
    Research Supervisor: Head of Department, PhD A.Zh. Imashev
    Key Results:

    • Identified unstable zones in preparatory workings.
    • Developed methods for calculating stability using the Slide software package.
    • Numerical modeling of rock masses using the RS-2 software.
  4. Project Title: “Development of New Technologies for Blasting Works to Maintain the Stability of Rock Mass and Mine Workings”
    Total Funding: 17.1 million KZT
    Research Supervisor: PhD A.A. Musin
    Key Results:

    • Calculated the rope support for surrounding rocks and conducted experimental testing for reducing ore dilution.
    • Built a geotechnical block model for the deposit to optimize mining parameters.

1.4 GRMPI (Department of Geotechnical and Mineral Processing Engineering)

  1. Project Title: “Improvement of Geological and Economic Evaluation of Mining and Metallurgical Enterprises in the Context of Their Alignment with International Trends and Digital Transformation”
    Total Funding: 18 million KZT (2022-2024)
    Research Supervisor: F.M. Isataeva
    Key Results:

    • Analyzed reports of “Kazakhmys Corporation” in accordance with KAZRC standards.
    • Prepared an article for inclusion in the SA database.
  2. Project Title: “Mineralogical and Geochemical Identification of Volcanic Explosions in the Coal of the Karaganda Basin”
    Total Funding: 70.3 million KZT (2022-2024)
    Research Supervisor: A.N. Kopobaeva
    Key Results:

    • Analyzed geochemical and mineralogical characteristics of Karaganda basin coals.
    • Established the lateral and vertical distribution patterns of impurity elements in the coal.
  3. Project Title: “Development of Methods for Predicting Sudden Coal and Gas Outbursts Based on the Study of Nanocoatings of Coal”
    Total Funding: 18 million KZT
    Research Supervisor: A.D. Mausymbaeva
    Key Results:

    • Proposed a method to predict physical processes in coal, including outbursts, based on nanostructures.
    • Established the connection between wave changes in fracture patterns and sudden ground ruptures during mining operations.
  4. Project Title: “Study of the Oil and Gas Potential of the Domesozoic Complex in the Aryskum Depression of the South-Torgai Basin”
    Total Funding: 18 million KZT (2022-2025)
    Research Supervisor: R.K. Madisheva
    Key Results:

    • Determined the overall hydrocarbon composition in oil samples.
    • Evaluated the quality changes in oil due to biological processes.
  5. Project Title: “Radioecological Aspects of the Radioactivity of Energy Coals and Ash Slag Waste in the Context of Their Environmental Impact”
    Total Funding: 69,209,925 KZT (2023-2025)
    Research Supervisor: Yu.N. Pak
    Key Results:

    • Conducted analysis using nuclear radiometric and X-ray methods to determine the radioactivity of energy coals and ash slag waste.

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