This Ministerial Decision defines the structural mandate and operational responsibilities of the Department of Geology and Mining within the Ministry of Industry and Commerce. It establishes the department as the lead technical and administrative body for the geological research, survey, and management of mineral resources to ensure the sustainable development of the mining industry. The Decision empowers the department to manage geological mapping, oversee mineral prospecting and exploration permits, and regulate the technical and environmental standards of mining operations. It emphasizes the strategic importance of mineral resource data for national industrialization and requires the department to maintain a centralized national geological database.
Lao People's Democratic Republic · 2025-09-09