Preparation of expert conclusions on the prospects of the mineral resource base of areas, regions and countries in respect of various minerals, creation of forecast metallogenic maps. Such works were carried out in Algeria, Angola, Afghanistan, Guinea, Egypt, Zimbabwe, Indonesia, Mongolia, Cuba, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kirghizia, Madagascar, Mozambique, Sudan, Peru, and South Africa. Estimation of forecast resources and estimation of reserves of mineral deposits, including man-made objects. Proposals for cooperation with government agencies and private companies in the field of the protection of natural resources and geo-ecology.