Alternatives of modernization of coal mines in the Donetsk coal basin
Alternatives of development strategy are substantiated for various groups of coal mines in Donbass. The article discusses in detail development strategies for «strong» and «steady-state» mines. The modernization strategies proposed should use innovations, in particular, it is suggested to inculcate managerial and technical innovations for «strong» mines; to upgrade conventional technologies for «steady-state» mines; to adhere to business fusion strategy for «unsteady-state» mines; and to fuse or close down for «weak» mines.