Ya. V. Kryukov Directions of Transformation of the Resource Sector of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) in the Latest Conditions

The article analyzes the issues of development of the resource sector of the northern region (on the example of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) in the context of export and sanctions restrictions. The  “newest” conditions create opportunities for expanding value chains in the mineral resource sector of the region. This implies the consolidation of the production chain “from raw materials to high-tech products” within the country instead of exporting raw materials and low-added products. It is noted that value chains are influenced by multidirectional processes – fragmentation and consolidation. Fragmentation refers to global chains, fragmentation – to local chains. Consolidation of chains is a China’s approach to concentration of high-tech industries within the country; in the current conditions Russia will follow this path. One of the approaches to expanding technological chains is the use of synergistic effects from the implementation of projects in the framework of the formation of mineral resource centers (clusters). Synergy can provide cost savings for projects (logistics, energy supply) when using a common infrastructure. Such synergy is possible within the framework of the implementation of the Tomtor and Popigai projects, which can be combined into a promising mineral resource center. Chain expansion is also possible for gas projects in Yakutia – the possibility of generating ammonia on site and transporting it for subsequent export can be considered.

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