Yuriy Semenikhin has over 30 years of experience in designing and sinking vertical shafts up to 1000 m deep. He heads the company’s engineering division, responsible for technical documentation, development of advanced shaft support and dewatering methods. He supervised the engineering support of the “Guzhumsay” and “Vishnevskoye” projects. Author of 12 scientific and technical publications, member of NOPRIZ.