From May 1 to 10, a delegation from Abylkas Saginov Karaganda Technical University visited the Republic of Poland as part of the implementation of the scientific PTF (Program-Targeted Funding) project BR24992803 titled “Development of a Rational Technology for Conducting Mine Workings Based on the Impact on the Technogenic Condition of the Host Rock Mass.” During the meeting with Polish colleagues, prospects for further cooperation were discussed, including the implementation of joint research projects, academic exchanges, and participation in international scientific grants.
The university’s delegation included Professor V. Dyomin from the Department of Mineral Deposit Development, Associate Professor N. Zamaliyev from the Department of Mineral Deposit Development, Head of the Engineering Laboratory “Methane Energy” D. Akhmatnurov, and Laboratory Engineer N. Ganyukov.
As part of the visit, working meetings were held with representatives of the AGH University of Science and Technology in Kraków and the university’s leadership. Delegates visited research centers and laboratories specializing in geomechanics, mining machines and equipment, as well as an educational mine where educational and experimental technologies used in the training of mining specialists were demonstrated. The parties discussed directions for joint scientific research, exchange of experience, and academic cooperation.
One of the key events was the visit to the Budryk coal mine. The delegation descended into underground mine workings at a depth of 1,300 meters, where comprehensive information was provided about the technologies used in longwall and preparatory operations under complex geological conditions. Mine specialists presented methods for monitoring and controlling the condition of the rock mass, including the use of seismic and geomechanical sensors and automated data collection and analysis systems.
The visitors also became acquainted with modern rock bolting systems widely used in the mine’s underground workings. Under the conditions of significant depth and high rock pressure, combined support technologies are applied to ensure the stability of the workings and the safety of mining operations. University specialists also reviewed the industrial safety system, which includes both technical and organizational measures to prevent emergencies related to gas-dynamic events and rock instability.
In addition, a meeting was held with representatives of the international company Sandvik, a manufacturer of high-tech mining equipment, including rock bolting systems. The delegation familiarized themselves with innovative fastening system developments, their application in the mining industry, and the potential for implementing these solutions in the mines and quarries of Kazakhstan.
During the meeting, specialists from Karaganda Technical University presented their own developments in rock bolting adapted to conditions of high rock pressure and geodynamic risks. These developments generated great interest among Sandvik representatives and laid the groundwork for discussing potential technical collaboration.
The visit also included trips to the EMAG Technology Transfer Center (Katowice) and the company PENTOL. The EMAG Center showcased its innovations in rock mass monitoring and industrial safety systems. Collaboration opportunities in the implementation of digital solutions for predicting and preventing geomechanical and geodynamic risks were discussed. PENTOL, a manufacturer of analytical equipment for emissions monitoring and process control, presented its innovative technologies for monitoring air composition and industrial emissions. The potential application of these technologies in Kazakhstan’s coal mines was also discussed.
The outcomes of the visit will serve as a foundation for implementing new technical solutions within the current project and will open new avenues for cooperation with European scientific and industrial institutions. The knowledge and experience gained are planned to be used for adapting and introducing advanced technical solutions at coal mining enterprises in Kazakhstan, including within the framework of ongoing national programs.
