Topical Issues of Rational Use of Natural Resources contains the contributions presented at International Forum-Contest of Young Researchers 2018 (St. Petersburg Mining University, Russia, 18-20 April 2018). The Forum-Contest is an excellent opportunity for young researchers to present their work to the scientific community involved in the extraction and processing of natural resources.The topics of the book include:* Prospecting and exploration of mineral deposits* Development of solid minerals deposits and safety of mining operations* Development of oil and gas fields and transportation of crude hydrocarbons* Modern technologies of construction work applied in the mineral complex* Metallurgy. Physical and chemical technologies of hydrocarbons treatment* Equipment, transport service and energy efficiency of mining enterprises* Economic tools of innovative development* Environmental protection* Geo information systems and nanotechnologies Topical Issues of Rational Use of Natural Resources collects the best reports presented at the Forum-Contest, and will be of interest to academics and professionals involved in the extraction and processing of natural resources.