The value chain strategy for optimizing the process of drilling and using longwall gateroads in hard coal mines

The process of gateroad development, also known as preparatory works, and then ensuring their stability throughout their lifetime, is avery important issue from the point of view of mining (extraction) operations. This article attempts to develop an optimal strategy for thegateroad development process in coal mines, based on theassumptions of the value chain model used by companies. Themodel developed is aimed not only at increasingcompetitive advantage due to a reduction in the cost of coal mining, but primarily at changing the mentality of employees and their approach to the work performed allowing for improved mining efficiency.