Magnesite Raw Material Base of Russia and Prospects of its Development

Magnesite is one of the main raw materials used in production of refractory materials for the metallurgical industry. Reserves and resources of crystalline magnesite of ancient sedimentary strata, as well as inferred reserves of chemoclastic magnesite of Cenozoic depressions (new geological and industrial raw material for our country) represent magnesite raw material base in Russia. Search works are conducted and inferred resources are determined on one of the promising areas of Cenozoic magnesite. To develop and strengthen the mineral resources base of magnesite in Russia we need to continue research and begin preparation of commercial reserves of magnesite associated with Cenozoic complexes.