The classical shungite lies relatively close to the surface of the earth. Therefore, when it is mined, there is no need to dig deep or lower the level of groundwater. This is a typical open mining method, which is used, for example, in the extraction of brown coal, only in smaller volumes. But even the smallest stone quarry is interference in nature and landscape. State control bodies constantly check that such interference in nature is within acceptable limits. The theme of nature protection is also relevant in Russia. It is not just that natural resources are not unlimited. Even if the actions of state bodies and the population are not always exemplary, the issue of protecting the environment is always taken seriously.

For residents of nearby villages, the quarry is an important economic factor. The company offers jobs, cares for roadways, it is very important in this rural region. Even indirectly, shungite extraction positively affects the income of this region. Ever since shungite became known, more and more tourists are coming to Shunga and Karelia. Directly on the territory of the quarry there is a small lake with highly concentrated shungite water. Special water in a strong place in its energy, as well as the wonderful nature of the northern region, attracts a lot of people from all over the world.