The Iksinskoye bauxite deposit was discovered in 1949 and explored in 1950-1953. The Northern Complex Geological Exploration Expedition of the North-Western Geological Department.

Currently, the western part of the Iksinskoye bauxite deposit is being developed in the North Onega district by open-pit mining.

The development of bauxite deposits in the North Onega region by open pit mining has required the creation of significant external dumps. Currently observed deformations on the dumps reduce their capacity, reduce the efficiency of utilization of the areas allocated for dumps, complicate the system of mining.

Lake and lake-glacial deposits are widespread within the western part of the deposit. The study of the properties of these rocks is of particular interest, as due to the low degree of lithification they have significant compressibility and low strength.