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
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