Papua New Guinea Department of Mining ~ (PNG DoM)

The functions of the Department of Mining are:

• Develop the mining industry by actively encouraging socially, environmentally and technically responsible private sector exploration and development of mineral resources
• Expedite rural development by promoting and facilitating small-scale mining
• Provide background data, advice and services in the fields of exploration, geotechnical engineering, hydrogeology, volcanology and seismology aimed at facilitating development and identifying, monitoring and mitigating geological hazards
• Negotiate mining agreements and carry out related research and policy analysis
• Provide services to standing or ad hoc organisations relating to the functions of the Department

Organizational Structure

Mining Division
	Tenement Administration Branch
	Project Co-ordination and Liason Branch
	Mines Inspection and Engineering Branch
	Mineral Project Assessment Branch
	Small Scale Mining Branch
Geological Survey Division
	Geological Mapping Branch
	Geophysical Surveys Branch
		Exploration Geophysics Group
		Port Moresby Geophysical Observatory
	Volcanological Observatory Branch
	Geotechnical and Hydrogeological Surveys (GHS) Branch
Corporate Services Division
	Human Resource Management Branch
	Finance and Accounts Branch
	Information Services Branch