System approach to selection of a new transport means for working in deep mines

Purpose. To develop a methodology for a sufficient justification of the parameters of prospective transport means for using in conditions of surface mining of mineral deposits at deep mines and calculation of economic effect from implantation of new technological solutions. Methodology. The research are the reviewing and systematizing the experience of using known transport means for surface mining operations, analyzing a number of approaches to their selection and theoretical substantiating of a new methodology taking into account the key technological parameters of surface mining and technical and economic indicators of mining transport systems.