The mine has an annual production capacity of 9 million tonnes of coal.

[2] The Ulak - Elga is a 360 km long railway line providing access to the largest coal deposit in the Russian Federation.

Construction began in the year 2000, but was marred by lack of funds.

[3] The line was completed in 2011 and has since been upgraded a number of times, annual capacity being increased to 30Mt by 2023.

The line, under construction by the ElgaUgol company, is expected to start operations in 2025.