MINSTRY OF MINES AND MINERAL RESOURCES (MMR)
The Ministry is responsible for the management of minerals in accordance with the Mines and Minerals Act 2009. Concessions for industrial mining (exploration and large-scale mining) is managed by the Mining Cadastre Office (MCO) in Freetown, while all artisanal mining licenses are managed by the Regional Offices located in Bo, Kenema, Makeni and Kono.
The Ministry also developed policies and programmes for the systematic and economic exploration of mineral resources as well as formulate appropriate regulations for the mining industry to ensure that the nation derives maximum benefit from its mineral resources.
In 2012, with the establishment of the National Minerals Agency (NMA) the implementation of mining policies in Sierra Leone was transferred from the Ministry of Mines to the NMA. However, mining policy making mandate was retained at the Ministry.
The Ministry is divided into three main sections:
The Administration (Office of the Permanent Secretary)
Mines Division
Geological Survey Division
The Office of the Permanent Secretary is responsible for coordination, monitoring and ensuring that policies emanating from Government are effectively implemented. The Mines Division administers the provisions of the Mines and Minerals Act, 2009 and the regulations made under these Acts.
The Geological Survey Division (GSD), undertakes the geological mapping of Sierra Leone, prospecting and exploration operations, the collection, compilation, publication and dissemination of data and information concerning the geology and mineral resources of the country.
In the last ten years, Development partner’s disbursements to the Ministry is estimated as $ 26.85 million to the sector in Cluster 2 of the MTNDP.
VISION
Enabling a public service that works for all, in support of National development.
MISSION
To create a lean, performance - oriented, highly motivated, modern and efficient Public Service that delivers high quality services to the people of Sierra Leone in a timely and cost - effective manner.
STRUCTURE OF THE MINISTRY
The political head of the Ministry is the Minister assisted by his Deputy Minister. The Permanent secretary is the Administrative Head of the Ministry whilst the Director of Mines is the Technical Head.
For further information on Ministry of Mines and Mineral Resources please visit: www.mommr.gov.sl
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