Abstract
The paper presents the possibilities of applying one of the multi-criteria assessment methods (the development measure method) in the processes of multi-variant design of technical and organizational solutions on the example of selecting equipment for a newly designed mine working in a hard coal mine. Using the case study, the authors proposed an alternative solution for decision-making problems in mining companies in relation to solutions based solely on unit costs of coal mining. The case study is preceded by the presentation of general principles regarding cost accounting in mining companies as well as the use of multi-criteria assessments.