Ecology of a man-made objects "Dumps of Allarechenski deposit"
The problem of legitimacy of classifying mining waste to resources caused by Russian law is addressed. Separated from the massif, and (or) subjected to repartition and then stockpiled ore and rocks form a self-regulating system in which there are complex physical, chemical and biochemical processes. On the example of man-made object “Dumps of Allarechenski deposit” (Pechenega district, Murmansk region) it is shown how these processes change the ore for long-term storage. Because of these changes, the quality of ores deteriorates and there is a migration of mineralization in the surrounding area. Some quantitative indicators of the amount of change are presented. The results of environmental monitoring and scale pollution of the areas on which the facility is located are given. The conclusion are justified that with the passage of time mining waste disposal sites, especially those containing sulfides, depreciate as a source of mineral resources and their processing becomes unprofitable. As a result, economic and environmental damage is caused for the government.