Results of research of innovative potential of coal mines in conditions of diversification

Purpose is to propose a new methodological approach to complex assessment of coal-mining enter-prises basing on the evaluation of technological schemes from the viewpoint of their susceptibility to innovations. Methodology . To solve the specified problems, a complex method has been used. The method in-volves geometrical interpretation of a task of determining boundary parameters of technological those parts of a mine field where the effect will show its maximum. Modelling of such problems is based on a system of constraints without any requirements for providing the planned mine loading, obligatory in the past. Originality . Analysis of the indices of efficiency of coal-mining technological schemes and account-ing of the developed factual system of indices have helped elaborate recommendations concerning the use of optimality criteria in the organizational tasks of assessment of the potential of technological scheme of mines. Consequently, the carried out research has resulted in a new system as for innovation management in a mining complex. Practical implications . The proposed approaches can be used for complex assessment of coal mines that will help determine a level of state support as well as predict a level of development and concentration of mining operations in space. All that will allow effective managing for the main production resources to increase the potential of technological mining schemes and reduce a level of unprofita-bility of state coal mines.