• Enhance geological knowledge by conducting all types of geological investigations and research through out the country and provide the basic geo-scientific information and expert services to mineral resources exploration and development entrepreneurs and institutions, and individuals that are involved in infrastructure development, mitigation of natural hazards and protection of the environment through research, studies, investigations, and exploration;
• Manage the government investment in mineral exploration, development and promotion of mineral based industries through formulation of sound mineral policies and legislation ultimately to uplift national economy
• Administration and implementation of Mines and Mineral Rules & Regulations, regulate and monitor of mineral exploration, mining and mineral based industries and ensure that mineral development activities are carried out in compliance with the government’s mineral policy, related laws and regulations;
• Micro seismic study, regular operation of Seismological Centers and all stations, earthquake monitoring and generation of seismic data for further research on seismology and seismotectonics which are helpful to evaluate the earthquake hazard.
• Advise the government on matters related to mineral development, and geological hazards.