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State expertise of mineral resources and groundwater reserves, as well as expertise geological information - stage, at which calculations and conclusions on subsoil should be presented in the form of verifiable and reproducible material. Based on the results of the expertise (in case of a positive conclusion), the information is used for state accounting, as well as for subsequent design and management decisions. This material is a practical navigator: procedure, requirements to documents, terms, payment and peculiarities of individual cases.
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State stock assessment: how to use the navigator
In practice, the main delays are not due to “speed of review” but due to inconsistencies in submissions and submission errors. Below are transitions to materials depending on your task.
- Want to understand the procedure and its outcome: start with «The basics: what it is and why.».
- It is necessary to understand the roles of the participants (Rosnedra, GKZ, FBU «GKZ»): go to «Who's hosting.».
- Stages, deadlines, and possible suspension are important: examine «Procedures, timing, suspension.».
- Gathering a set of materials: utilize «Documents and Composition of Materials.».
- Prepare electronic submission and check file formats: open «File formats and electronic filing.».
- We need to calculate and make the payment: familiarize yourself with «Fees and Payments.».
- The object is groundwater: go to «Groundwater: features».
- Need linkage to public reporting (NAEN/OERN, CRIRSCO, JORC): examine «The NAEN/OERN Code and International Standards».
Main regulatory documents (download)
The documents below are posted for easy reference. Use official publications and current editions for legally relevant application.
- Resolution of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 335 of 01.03.2023
Download PDF - Law of the Russian Federation «On Subsoil» No. 2395-1 (ed. of 31.07.2025)
Download PDF - Organization of state expertise of reserves (reference)
Download PDF - Requirements for electronic file formats for submissions
Download PDF
Requirements for composition and design of materials by types of objects:
- Order No. 378 - solid minerals
- Order No. 564 - oil and combustible gases
- Order No. 569 - drinking, technical and mineral ground waters
- Order No. 50 - industrial and heat energy groundwater
- Order No. 586 - geological information on subsoil areas for underground structures
What gives an expert opinion and how it affects the project
The conclusion of the state expert review of reserves transfers the calculations and model from the status of an “internal version” to the status of an officially reviewed result. The key practical effect is to reduce the risk of late revision of design decisions due to methodological gaps and unsupported assumptions.
The impact of the conclusion on the project is manifested in three aspects:
- Regulatory: the result is used in the state registration procedures and in subsequent actions on the subsoil plot.
- Technical: the consistency of input data, model and calculations is checked; weaknesses are identified at an early stage.
- Risky: the verifiability of materials and the responsibility of signatories for the validity of conclusions is increased.
Special attention should be paid to the tractability of the data sources and the verifiability of the electronic set: without this, no objective review is possible.
Series materials (link map)
The series covers key issues in state stockpile examination. Select the desired section and proceed directly.
- The basics: what it is and why
The essence of the procedure, what is checked and what the final conclusion means. - Who conducts: Rosnedra, GKZ, FBU GKZ«
Allocate roles and responsibilities where delays are most likely to occur. - Procedures, timing, suspension
Stages from filing to conclusion and rules for finalization on suspension. - Documents and composition of materials
What is included in the kit and how to ensure materials are cohesive. - File formats and electronic filing
Technical requirements, ES and frequent reasons for returns. - Fees and charges
When to pay, what to specify in the assignment and how to avoid mistakes. - Groundwater: features
Specifics of expertise and requirements to materials. - NAEN/OERN Code and international standards
Linking public accounting and public reporting (CRIRSCO/JORC, etc.).
Which section to read in your case
| Situation | Where to start | What to study next |
|---|---|---|
| You need to understand the nature of the procedure and the meaning of the result | Fundamentals | Who's conducting |
| Need to plan for timing and account for suspension | Procedures and deadlines | Papers |
| Need to assemble a set of materials and reduce the risk of returns | Papers | File formats |
| Electronic filing and format/EP verification to be done | File formats | Procedures and deadlines |
| You need to pay and make the payment correctly | Fee | Procedures and deadlines |
| The object is groundwater | Groundwater | File formats |
| Need linkage to public reporting (investor/bank/transaction) | NAEN/OERN Code | Fundamentals |
FAQ
1. Where to find up-to-date requirements and avoid outdated information?
Refer to current regulations and official sources. The navigator contains basic documents and profile orders by material type.
2. Why does even a well-prepared report receive comments?
The most common causes are inconsistencies between sections, unverifiable calculation blocks, or failure to comply with filing requirements and file formats.
3. Where do I start preparing to reduce the amount of rework?
From self-checking the kit for coherence and verifiability, and format discipline and electronic signature prior to submission. We recommend starting with «Documents.» и «File Formats.».
4. What to do if you need both public accounting and public reporting for investors?
Separate objectives: state expert review and international standards of public reporting solve different tasks and use different mechanisms of responsibility. Read more in the article «The NAEN/OERN Code and International Standards».