Mines & Minerals Department Punjab

Prior to 2002, Mines & Minerals Department was functioning in the Directorate of Industries & Mineral Development Department since 1964. The independent department of Mines & Minerals was created in 2002 by the implementation of National Mineral Policy. It needs to be mentioned that National Mineral Policy, 1995 acts as a guideline for formulating the present polices of the Provincial Department of Mines & Minerals. Mines & Minerals Department is responsible for: Legislation, policy formulation and planning for: Grant, surveys, prospecting, exploration and development of mineral resources Collection of rents, royalties and fees from the concessionaires Rehabilitation of affected mining areas/sites, implementation, monitoring and control of environment standards, infrastructure development in mining areas Collect, store and dissemination of mineral data, digitization of mineral/mining data Mines and minerals development Welfare of mine workers Marketing of minerals Safety of mines, oil and gas fields and their workers Training and skill development Labour laws and rules for mine workers Governmental functions of: Punjab Mineral Development Corporation Mines Labour Welfare Organization Punjab Mineral Company Budget, accounts and audit matters Purchase of stores and capital goods for the department Service matters except those entrusted to Services and General Administration Department