MISSION
The Board has the following main mission:
1° To implement national policies, laws and strategies related to mines, petroleum and gas;
2° To advise the Government on issues related to mines, petroleum and gas;
3° To monitor and coordinate the implementation of strategies related tomines, petroleum and gas;
4° To conduct research in geology, mining, petroleum and gas and disseminate research findings;
5° To carry out mineral, petroleum and gas resources exploration operations in the country;
6° To provide advice on the establishment of standards and regulations in Mining, Petroleum and Gas;
7° To supervise and monitor public or private entities conducting mining, trade and value addition of minerals operations;
8° To assist the Government in valuing mining and quarry concessions;
9° To cooperate and collaborate with other regional and international institutions
carrying out similar mission.