The paper is devoted to the results of microscopic analysis structure fire-resistant materials developed on basis local mineral raw materials. authors point out that in this regard, a special place occupied by refractory materials, because use various radiation and designs microscopes from optical electronic requires preparation objects methods for deciphering observed images. Moreover, these r...

Following the lead of the European Union in introducing binding measures to promote the use of regenerative energy forms, it is not unreasonable to assume that the global demand for combustible raw materials for energy generation will be reduced considerably in the second half of this century. This will not only have a favourable effect on the CO(2) concentration in the atmosphere, but will al...

The past decade has seen a resurgence of interest in the supply security of mineral raw materials. A key to the current debate is the concept of ‘criticality’. The present article reviews the criticality concept, as well as the methodologies used in its assessment, including a critical evaluation of their validity in view of classical risk theory. Furthermore, it discusses a number of risks pre...