The Department of Mining and Quarrying is the leading department of the institute for educational programs related to the development of mineral deposits.

The Department of Mining and Quarrying provides training in the following undergraduate educational programs:

- 6В07212 Mining;

- 6В07140 Technological Machines and Equipment.

The mission of the department is to train highly educated, competitive, competent professionals for the fuel and energy complex.

The mission of the department is to train highly educated, competitive, competent professional staff for the fuel and energy complex.

The goals and objectives of the department are to provide high-quality higher professional education. In the process of its implementation, the department develops and implements modern educational programs that meet the current requirements of the industry. The creation of a curriculum involves regular updating of courses, taking into account new technologies and methods of work in the fuel and energy sector. Special attention is paid to practical classes, internships and interaction with industry representatives, which gives students the opportunity to put their knowledge into practice.

Graduates of the department successfully work in large city-forming enterprises of the region, such as Bogatyr Komir LLP, Eurasian Energy Corporation JSC, Maikuben West, etc.