(a)     to implement the Mineral Resources Policy of the Government;

(b)     to fulfill the domestic requirements and to increase export by producing more mineral products;

(c)     to promote development of local and foreign investment in respect of mineral resources;

(d)     to supervise, scrutinize and approve applications submitted by person or organization desirous of conducting mineral prospecting, exploration or production;

(e)     to carry out for the development of, conservation, utilization and research work of mineral resources;

(f)      to protect the environmental conservation