The XIII International Research and Practice Conference “Ukrainian School of Mining Engineering” as a step to the new direction of innovative technologies and intelligent systems in the mining industry

Dnipro University of Technology, Department of Underground Mining, 19 Yavornytskoho Аve., 49005 Dnipro, Ukraine

^* Corresponding author: v_domna@yahoo.com

Abstract

For the thirteenth time International Research and Practice Conference “Ukrainian School of Mining Engineering” has made an important contribution to the mining industry, science and education, expanding the boundaries of interaction between representatives of science and practicing industry experts, opening up new opportunities for the exchange of experience, solving the most acute problems, presenting a new vision of the future of mining sector and industrial development not only in Ukraine, but also all over the world. This year the conference is mostly dedicated to the new 4.0 level of the industry and had the main topic of “Innovative technologies and intelligent systems in mining”. Also, the following problems were not disregarded such as major mining trends, mining mechanical engineering, alternative energy sources, stoping and tunneling equipment, mine workings maintaining and supporting, mineral enrichment, crisis management, safety of mining, sanitation, labor protection, and etc. The results of the conference once again proved that only the community created over the years, where a collision of sciences and various practicing schools takes place, is able to bring the most advanced and innovative ideas to life, laying the foundation for future achievements of the mining industry.