RUDN Journal of Engineering ResearchRUDN Journal of Engineering Research2312-81432312-8151Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba (RUDN University)4952The base classification of the methods of reproduction of mineral raw materialVorobievA EPeoples' Friendship University of Russia-Peoples' Friendship University of Russia150320083182507092016Copyright © 2008,2008Classification of methods of reproduction of mineral raw material is given, the basic problems and prospects in working off technogenic and non-commercial mineral raw material and an opportunity on this basis of completion of a mineral resources base are shown.