The contribution of universities of the south of Russia in the restoration of its mining potential

Given the historical background of ore and non-ore fields of the South of Russia, the reasons for their current state. Set the problem field development of the South of Russia, namely, the weakening in the rate or complete cessation of their operation in the post-reformation era. The role of mining UNIVERSITIES in the South of Russia in scientific and technical progress of mining in the North Caucasus during the development of the natural resources that form the mineral resource base of the Russian statehood. Formulated the concept of technological modernization of mining technology as the program of converting from mining to non-traditional technology. Contents of changes in the system of higher education, which was enriched with new sections of Sciences, which required the intensification of the educational process. Characterized the position of the Federal districts of the South of Russia in mineral resources base of Russia. The characteristic of large ore and non-ore deposits with the allocation of values Zadonskogo and Tyrnyauz fields. Given historical background of education, Novocherkassk Polytechnic Institute, and North-Caucasian Institute of non-ferrous metals and their contribution of groups in research and training engineers for the mining industry. Announced directions of perfection of technology of extraction of ore and nonmetallic raw materials with the use of selective excavation of ore, leaching of poor and substandard ore and disposal of metal mining waste production, leaching into the cage. The peculiarities of the training of mining engineers. Formulated the aim of education in the mountain schools of the South of Russia which is to teach mountain professionals the humane treatment of nature, and the ability to participate in environmental protection and rational use of natural resources.