OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

The Director exercises supervision and control over all divisions and other units, including regional offices. The Office establishes policies and standards; promulgates rules and regulations and such other functions in line with the mandates of the bureau.

PLANNING AND POLICY DIVISION

Undertakes planning, programming and monitoring and evaluation of programs/ projects / activities coordinates and assists in the formulation of policies, plans and programs for both central and regional operations; and take charge of the project development in coordination with the various divisions of the Central and Regional Offices.

MINERAL ECONOMICS, INFORMATION AND PUBLICATION DIVISION

Develops strategies for mining investment promotions; formulates policies on mineral economics; undertakes statistical functions relating to mineral production and other related mineral statistical data, including micro-forecasting and trend analysis; undertake macro-forecasting of mining industry trends; and establish benchmarks in mining economics, including the conduct of socio-economic surveys. It also takes charge of the information, communication and education (ICE) campaign of the Bureau, the publication of the Mineral Gazette and the operation of the national Mineral Resources Database System as mandated by Republic Act No. 7942

MINING ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY DIVISION

This division provides scientific and technological foundations in establishing environmental standards, guidelines and procedures for mining operations. It also undertakes audits on safety, health and environmental compliance of operating mines. It develops strategies for a comprehensive environmental protection program for mining operations and promotes the adoption of best practice in mining environmental management.

MINING TENEMENTS MANAGEMENT DIVISION

Undertakes the final evaluation and review of all mining rights application forwarded by the Regional Offices; perform systems audit in the administration of operation of mining contractors and permittees; and manage the Mineral Rights Management System

LANDS GEOLOGICAL SURVEY DIVISION

This division implements the national geological mapping program. It conducts specialized researches in laboratory technologies, geology, petrology, ore genesis mineralogy and other related scientific disciplines. It is also tasked with the conduct of hydrogeological, geohazards and geo-environmental site assessments. It operates and maintains a GIS-based geoinformation and remote sensing facilities for geological applications.

MARINE GEOLOGICAL SURVEY DIVISION

Conducts marine and coastal geological and geophysical surveys and promote the development of marine mineral resources and geo-sciences. It operates and maintains the Bureau's marine vessel (RPS Explorer) and provides technical support services to the Regional Offices, other government agencies and mining contractors/permittees in connection with marine and coastal geological surveys.

MINING TECHNOLOGY DIVISION

This division documents and develops database systems on mine planning, design, exploration drilling and mine feasibility studies in support of mining technology development standards. It prepares guidelines in mine feasibility evaluation and conducts researches in rock mechanics, personal protective equipment and ground stability.

METALLURGICAL TECHNOLOGY DIVISION

This division is tasked with the development of metallurgical processes of extracting minerals from ores as well as the conduct of batch tests for the technical and economic feasibility of mineral extraction from ores. This includes pilot testing and flow sheet preparation; analysis of metallurgical products and the development of substitute analytical procedures and chemical reagents. The division operates and maintains a metallurgical and chemical laboratory and can perform part fabrication and modification of certain machineries.

ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION

This administers the Bureau's human resources and its development. It also manages its official records, properties, material supplies and their procurement, maintenance and operation.

FINANCE DIVISION

This undertakes the budgeting, cashiering and accounting operations of the Central Office and integrates the same to the entire Bureau operations.

OFFICE OF THE REGIONAL DIRECTOR

The Regional Director implements the pertinent laws, policies, rules and regulations; implementing the Bureau's programs in the region. The office exercise management functions of planning, organizing, directing and controlling and the performance of other duties and functions as may be provided by law or further delegated by the Director of the MGB. It also render staff and technical support to the Panel of Arbitrators and the Provincial/City Mining Regulatory Board.

ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCE DIVISION (REGIONAL OFFICE)

Provides general administrative services pertaining to human resource management, records, property and other forms of support to regional operations aside from rendering budgeting, cashiering and accounting services.

MINE MANAGEMENT DIVISION (REGIONAL OFFICE)

Undertakes processing / initial evaluation of mining rights applications and manage the issuance of mining rights operations in mining tenements; takes charge of the mineral rights management system and provide technical services to other government agencies, mining contractors/permittees and general public.

MINING ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY DIVISION (REGIONAL OFFICE)

Responsible for the enforcement and monitoring of compliance with the environmental and safety provisions of Republic Act No. 7942 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations. This pertains to the Environmental Work Program, Annual Environmental Protection Enhancement Program, Mine Decommissioning Plan, Mine Waste and Safety and Health Program.

GEOSCIENCES DIVISION (REGIONAL OFFICE)

Conducts geological, geo-environmental and mineral exploration surveys. It supports the Mine Management Division in the evaluation of mining rights applications and provides geological and geoscientific information and geotechnical services to other regional government agencies, mining contractors / permittees and the general public.