Questions

1. What made you decide to tackle this subject? How did you get into the industry, and why do you stay?
-I chose this topic because it is very promising. In particular, the study of Yakutia is very promising, since this is poorly developed territory and studying it now will help us in the future to advance in the field of mining.

2. What is the biggest challenge in this field at the moment?
-At the moment, a serious problem remains; the poor economic development of the area and our little knowledge of it*. A relatively small amount of research has been conducted, much of which is not publicly available.

3. What’s the greatest misconception people have about gold mining?
-Many people confuse gold with iron pyrites. When they find iron pyrites they think that it is gold, because by its properties it is very similar to gold. It has a strong gloss and yellow color. Therefore, pyrite is called "fool's gold."

4. What is the most interesting trend for 2018?
-In Russia, gold deposits are being actively studied, while deposits related to paladium and platinum have faded into the background, although of course, they are very important for us and the economy as a whole. In the near future, the study of paladium and platinum will regain its great importance.

5. What is one piece of practical advice you would give to someone starting out?
-I would advise them to study all directions in the geology of mineral deposits. Then highlight some interesting areas and explore them deeper. And then choose their priority to study, because the topic that you are most interested in will be easiest for you.

*If this was your meaning?

Very well written!