From January 1, 2025, until March 15, 2031, mining is prohibited in the following regions:
- Republic of Dagestan
- Republic of Ingushetia
- Republic of North Ossetia–Alania
- Donetsk People's Republic (DPR)
- Luhansk People's Republic (LPR)
- Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions
- Kabardino-Balkarian Republic
- Karachay-Cherkess Republic
- Chechen Republic
In some regions, mining is partially restricted: it is prohibited during the cold season (from November 15 to March 15), but allowed for the rest of the year. This rule applies to certain areas of:
- Irkutsk Region
- Republic of Buryatia
- Zabaykalsky Krai