Functions

Licensing Division

• Grant of prospecting /exploration licenses & mining leases (minor & major minerals)
• Collection of Rents and Royalties on minerals
• Control unauthorized excavation & transportation of minerals.
• Compilation of Mineral Production Data

Exploration Promotion Division

• Plan & implement mineral projects
• Mineral Resource Mapping & Assessment of Mining Concessions
• Provide information services
• Promote exploration of minerals
• Provide mineral testing facilities

Inspectorate of Mines

• Welfare of Mining Community & safety of mine workers
• Enforcement of Mining Labour Laws
• Conduct competency examinations of mine supervisors & workers
• Training of mine workers

Commissioner of Mines Labour Welfare

• Collection of excise duty on minerals
• Labour Welfare Actives for workers