Geological Survey Division

The role of the Geological Survey Division is to understand PNG's complex geological environment in order to promote more minerals, petroleum and groundwater exploration, and to identify the causes and mechanisms of geological hazards. In addition the Division has a responsibility to maintain and enlarge an earth resources database so that exploration risk and expenditure by the mining sector is reduced and PNG is more attractive to investment.

These functions are implemented by four Branches: Geological Mapping and Mineral Surveys, Geophysical Surveys, Geotechnical & Hydrogeological Survey, and the Rabaul Volcano Observatory.