Department of Geology and Mines

Key Functions

1. 1Research, develop, and implement policies, strategies for geology and mining sector
2. 2Research and manage information on geological surveys and mineral distribution
3. 3Plan, monitor, and track implementation — manage data systems, mineral databases, mine safety monitoring
4. 4Cooperate with mining enterprises in implementing regulations — safety, environment, reporting
5. 5Monitor and promote implementation of mine safety standards
6. 6Research geological map information and mineral deposit distribution
7. 7Research and develop geological survey plans — mapping, geochemistry, geophysics, hydrogeology
8. 8Survey and promote gemstone production — manage cutting, processing, and promotion
9. 9Monitor mine safety compliance — manage inspection organizations and training institutions
10. 10Approve mining enterprise licensing — exploration permits, concessions, processing licenses
11. 11Monitor and approve cutting and processing compliance
12. 12Monitor and approve licensing compliance — surveys, geological mapping, renewal
13. 13Monitor, review, and develop compliance programs
14. 14Implement monitoring, inspection, reporting, and management of mine organizations
15. 15Monitor mine safety compliance with international safety standards
16. 16Monitor and approve mining enterprise compliance records
17. 17Monitor, approve, and manage mine organizations — approve reporting compliance
18. 18Monitor, inspect, approve, and report on environmental compliance
19. 19Monitor, inspect, and manage mine production compliance
20. 20Monitor and report mine production — reporting, standards
21. 21Coordinate and manage mine sector organizations — capacity building
22. 22Develop reporting plans — 3-month, 6-month, 9-month, and annual statistics
23. 23Cooperate with mining enterprises in implementing regulations
24. 24Monitor production and export compliance
25. 25Implement production standards
26. 26Implement national mine production requirements

Rights & Authority

• Issue and manage mining regulations — exploration, concession, processing licenses
• Promote mining enterprise compliance — inspect and provide guidance
• Manage mine safety standards — develop safety plans and audit organizations
• Approve geological survey programs — manage geological data and mapping systems
• Represent MoIC in international geology and mining forums
• Issue mineral export licenses and certificates of origin for mineral products
• Manage gemstone sector — approve cutting, processing, and export