According to Lenta.ru, 181 deposits will be put up for auctions in 2004-2005. The list of the deposits and the dates of their selling were established on October 12.

Unexpectedly, the list excludes Sukhoi Log gold deposit, one of the largest in Eurasia. A representative of the Ministry of Nature expressed an opinion that it was connected with the lack of the deposit experts estimate – if it is ready till the end of the year the list will be enlarged.