Physical and chemical properties of rock mass, physical and chemical bases and production processes in geotechnology are considered. Diagrams of penetration and development systems by geotechnical methods are given. The basics of organization and technical means of borehole extraction of solid minerals are described. Best practices of geotechnological methods application in field development in Russia and foreign countries are summarized. Basic principles of geotechnological development methods design are considered. Instructions for laboratory work and course design are given.