The continuous increase in the national economy's demand for mineral raw materials makes it necessary to carry out geological exploration work on an ever larger scale and at a faster pace. Preparation of the mineral raw material base is carried out with a significant advance of industrial construction, so prospecting and exploration work should be given such a pace that will not only provide the industry with the necessary reserves of mineral raw materials for current needs, but also to create reserves ahead of the needs of industry for 40-50 years.