Сучасні геоінформаційні системи у гірничодобувній галузі i перспективи їxньoгo розвитку

State of the art of geoinformation systems (GIS) used in the mining industry of Ukraine is reviewed. A generalized structure scheme for a typical GIS for the field mentioned is given and its components are considered. Philosophies important for the development and improvement of such systems are given. Enumerated are the main problems arising in the process of using GIS in the mining industry and approaches to their solution are given. Trends for future development and improvement of GIS oriented fore the uses in the given industry are specified.