Mines and Geosciences Bureau - Government

About Mines and Geosciences Bureau - Government

Mandates and Functions The Mines and Geosciences Bureau is the primary government agency under the Department of Environment and Natural Resources responsible for the sustainable exploration, development, utilization and conservation of all mineral resources in public and private lands within the territory and exclusive economic zone of the Republic of the Philippines. The Bureau is responsible for the rational administration and disposition of mineral lands and resources, development of mining, geological, metallurgical, chemical and related technologies through basic and applied researches, and inventory of mineral resources. Office of The Regional Director The Regional Director implements pertinent laws, policies, rules and regulations, and the Bureau's programs in the region. This office exercises management functions of planning, organizing, directing and controlling. It takes charge of mineral lands administration and geosciences services, provides staff services on planning, mineral economics, community development in relation to mining activities, information/education/communication campaign and legal matters, and renders staff and technical support to the Panel of Arbitrators and the Provincial/City Mining Regulatory Board. This Office supervises the Administrative and Finance Division, Mine Management Division, Mining Environment and Safety Division and Geosciences Division. Mine Management Division The Mine Management Division processes and initially evaluates mining rights applications and manages the issuance of mining rights and operations in mining tenements. It operationalizes the mineral rights management system and provides technical services to other Government agencies, mining contractors/permittees and the general public. Mining Environment and Safety The Mining Environment and Safety Division enforces and monitors compliance with the environmental and safety provisions of Republic Act No. 7942 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations, including the Environmental Work Program, Annual Environmental Protection and Enhancement Program, Mine Decommissioning Plan, Mine Waste and Safety and Health Program. Geosciences Division The Geosciences Division conducts geological, geoenvironmental and mineral exploration surveys. It complements the Mine Management Division in the evaluation of mining rights applications and provides geological and geo-scientific information and geotechnical services to other Government agencies, mining contractors/permittees and the general public. Administrative & Finance Division The Administrative and Finance Division provides general administrative services for human resource management, records, property and other support to operations. It also provides budgeting, cashiering and accounting services. Mission The MGB, as steward of the country's mineral resources, is committed to the promotion of sustainable mineral resources development, recognizing its contribution to national economic growth and countryside community development. The Bureau believes that a responsive policy framework in partnership with stakeholders to govern mineral exploration, mining and investment decisions, and an effective institutional structure are fundamental for the sustainable utilization of the country's mineral resources. It promotes geological studies as an integral element of socio-economic development, environmental protection, and human safety, while being sensitive to the environmental impacts of mining and the need for restoration and rehabilitation of mining affected areas, and the development and adoption of environmental and geoscientific technologies. Vision MGB envisions a minerals industry that is prosperous, socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable, with broad community and political support, while positively assisting in the government's poverty alleviation program and contributing to the general economic well-being of the nation. MGB also aims to be the leading geoscience and geo resources Bureau serving the public and nation with scientific reliability. Thrust To realize its vision for the industry, MGB subscribes to the core requirements of Sustainable Development as applied to mining and geoscience: Protection and rehabilitation of the environment; Promotion of social and community stability; Preservation of options for future generations; and Competitive and prosperous mining industry.