Mining sector vision
To see the Mining sector wherein transparency, sustainable environment protection and community development reigns and speed up industrial transformation and become the leading source of export earnings.
Powers and duties of the Ministry
* Promote the development of mining, Petroleum and Natural Gas
* Ensure the proper collection, maintenance and accessibility to users of data on
minerals, petroleum, Natural Gas
* Encourage investment through creating conducive conditions for exploration
and mining operations
* Regulate, in cooperation with concerned organs, the market for precious and
ornamental minerals produced at traditional level and small scale mining operations
comply with law
* Organize as may be necessary, research and training centers that may assist the
enhancement of the development of mining, petroleum and Natural Gas
* Issue License to private investors engaged in exploration and mining operations
and ensure that they conduct mining and exploration operations and meet financial
obligations in accordance with their concession agreement
* Ensure the quality standards of petroleum and natural gas products, set standards for
petroleum storage and distribution facilities and follow up the enforcement of the same
* In cooperation with appropriate organs, determine the volume of petroleum
reserve and ensure that it is maintained
* In cooperation with concerned organs organize and build the capacity of individuals
