The problems of development of the Kholodninskoye lead and zinc deposit (Northern Baikal region)

We examine the pre-project data related to development of the Kholodninskoye lead and zinc ore deposit from the standpoint of ecological and economic soundness of the proposed production and engineering aspects of the design. Some of the proposals and recommendations are aimed at improving environmental safety of the projected facilities for extraction and benefication of mineral raw materials in conditions of the Central Ecological Zone of the Baikal Natural Territory, a World Natural Heritage Site.