According to the coal industry development program approved by the Russian government, the share of open-pit coal mining will gradually increase from 80-83% in 2036 to 85% in 2050. Coal supplies for the Russian electric power industry are expected to increase by almost 30% by 2050. By 2030, this figure is expected to reach 90-100 Mt, and by 2050, it will reach 85-125 Mt.