The analysis of the use of secondary mineral resources in non-ferrous metallurgy as the most important direction of resource saving in the branches of mining and industrial production is carried out. The article proves the relevance of the problem of using secondary mineral resources, the solution of which leads to savings of "primary" resources, an increase in the raw material potential of the country, improvement of the economic, environmental and social situation in various regions of the country. The main problem of the use of secondary mineral resources was revealed and substantiated - the lack of their systematic accounting and comprehensive assessment. To solve this problem, it is proposed to use cadastral accounting, contributing to a more complete involvement of secondary mineral resources in the national economy turnover and the identification of priority areas of their use.
