Operating effi ciency improvement of the Russian company MMC Norilsk Nickel will be determined by the extended involvement in production of both new geogenic off-balance ores from combine deposits and previously accumulated technogenic mineral raw materials-metallized rock mass dumps and sand tailings. This article proposes a complex program of technological initiative in the sphere of mineral resource usage, and justifi es eff ective measures aimed at developing the city-forming mining and metallurgical industry.

In this article, the authors consider the problem of ensuring food security of territories as one of the areas of sustainable economic development. The authors' studies have shown that solution to this problem largely depends on the regulation at the state level of individually balanced human nutrition in order to ensure the optimal ratio of the components necessary for life.

The article describes certain types of digital technologies used by the "TOTAL" company in various sectors of the oil industry of Côte d'Ivoire. It is noted that digital technologies in the oil and gas industry of Côte d'Ivoire are used mainly for prospecting and exploration of oil and gas fields, in the processes associated with oil production and transportation. Attention is drawn to the fact that these technologies help facilitate and accelerate the discovery of new oil and gas deposits, improve the maintenance of oil equipment and establish operational personnel management, provide better protection for specialists in oil fields and increase oil production, as well as reduce investment costs. Recommendations are given on the need for continuous improvement and implementation of innovations, which will allow oil companies to remain competitive. Prospects for the further use of digital technologies are outlined.