In recent decades, the growing interest in combined methods of mineral deposit development has been observed, which allows for more efficient mineral extraction and reducing negative impacts on the environment. When designing and operating such enterprises, it is crucial to consider natural & geological, and mining conditions, as well as the interrelation between open and underground operations. The disregard and understudying of these factors can cause serious manmade disasters. A comprehensive example of complicated development conditions is the Mir kimberlite pipe, for which a combined method was used.  This caused cracking in the safety gates and the erosion of rocks, which resulted in an uncontrolled increase in the water inflow and a manmade disaster as a consequence. In order to prevent such situations, it is required to preliminarily study the state of rocks prior to operations. It will allow for efficient risk management and ensure safety during the combined development of deposits. 
Studying scientific and technical literature has shown that inclinometry and geophysical methods, including seismic surveys, are very promising for the analysis of rock massifs in contoured drifts. The key parameters of these methods are the settling of survey markers on inclinometric profiles and the velocities of dilatational seismic waves excited in the massif. When the collected data are analyzed in detail, potential risks and problems can be detected, which will significantly help increase both the efficiency and safety of mining operations. Therefore, using these methods not only deepens the understanding of geological processes but also facilitates more reliable planning and performance of mining operations. Correlational dependence allows for a more accurate interpretation of results obtained by seismic surveys and inclinometry. This, in turn, can help deepen the understanding of processes affecting properties and conditions of the massif in the studied field.