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| Our quest is to understand the earth around us
through conscious attempts to expand the boundaries of
knowledge of our mineral potentials and the possibilities
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Profile
Who we are
The Ministry of Mines and Steel Development (MMSD) was established in 1985 as a bold attempt by the Nigerian Government to spur the rapid and beneficial development of the country’s solid mineral resources. We are an agency set up to unlock the economic potentials of the solid minerals sub-sector.
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What we do
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Formulating policy |
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Providing information and knowledge to enhance investment in the sector |
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Regulating operations in the solid minerals sector |
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Generating appropriate revenue for the government |
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We are the principal organ for information, policy and regulatory oversight in the solid mineral sector in Nigeria.
How we are organised
MMSD is currently structured in a manner that mirrors its desire to be a more market-facing department of Government. As a knowledge-based Ministry, MMSD realizes the importance of its role to provide reliable baseline geosciences data as well as its role as administrator and regulator of the sector. To effectively discharge its mandate, MMSD has been restructured with greater emphasis on strengthening its information and enforcement responsibilities.
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