Russian Society of Subsoil Use Experts on its way to recognition internationally
The article acquaints the readership with the Russian Society of Subsoil Use Experts (RSSUE). This national public organization teams up the most competent Russian experts in various mineral resources and types of mineral deposits. The activity of the Society is based on the principles, which are similar to those recognized by the largest international associations of experts in the area of mineral resources management, such as, the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), Committee for Mineral Reserves International Reporting Standards (CRIRSCO), etc. The Society is greatly focused on the harmonization of the Russian system of classification of mineral reserves and resources in line with the international classifications. Further activity of the Society is aimed at getting the status of ROPO (Recognized Overseas Professional Organization) that opens an opportunity for its members to act as Competent Experts entitled with the right for examination and auditing the exploration data and mineral deposit estimates both in the territory of Russia and abroad.