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Department of Mines and Geology

Introduction

History

The Department of Mines and Geology (DMG) is the only government organization that deals with geo-scientific survey research, investigation of mineral resources and their development activities within the country and administration of Mining Rules and Regulation. The department has a long history since its origin as an "Office of Irrigation and Geology" in 1926. In 1942, after separation from its parent institution, it was renamed as the "Office of Mines" which was ultimately expanded to a departmental institution called "Bureau of Mines" in 1961. Since then, it has further expanded its activities towards fulfillment of its objectives to provide diversified geo-scientific services to the country. In 1967, His Majesty's Government of Nepal created a new, separate institution namely the "Nepal Geological Survey". The Nepal Geological Survey was formed in order to undertake more specific geo-scientific survey and research activities.

In 1976, both the Bureau of Mines and the Nepal Geological Survey were merged and renamed as the "Department of Mines and Geology".

Objectives

To conduct all types of geological investigations and research, mineral resources exploration., development., promotion of mineral based industries and administer mining rules and regulations
To provide the basic geo-scientific information and expert services to mineral exploration & development entrepreneurs, institutions and individuals involved in infrastructure development planning, mitigation of natural hazards and environment.
To manage the government investment in mineral exploration & development and promote mineral based industry sector through formulation of sound mineral policies and legislation ultimately to uplift national economy.
To regulate and monitor the mineral exploration., mining and mineral based industries and ensure that mineral development activities are carried out in compliance with the government's mineral policy and related rules and regulations.
To advise the government on matters related to geology, mining, mineral development and geological hazards and environment protection.

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