MINE MANAGEMENT DIVISION

1. Conducts processing of applications for mining rights/treasure-hunting permits and undertakes the initial evaluation of the same prior to its endorsement to MGB-C.O.
2. Evaluate/Process applications for Ore Transport Permit, Certificate for the transport of ore for sample/assay purposes and Accreditation of Processors, Traders, Dealers and Retailers in the Trading of Mineral Products and By-Products and Mineral Processing Permit.
3. Undertake fieldworks for the enforcement of mining law particularly the illegal operations.
4. Conducts IEC’s for the mineral industry development, legalization and render technical assistance to LGU’s and assist the PMRB’s in the enforcement of mines devolved functions.
5. Prepares communications/documentation pertaining to area status/clearances under One-Stop-Shop.  officiate the uprising of ore shipment and conducts verification of ore stockpile.
6. Undertake plotting of mining rights application in the MLSM/Control Map, cause the survey plan amendment/exclusion of survey area as maybe necessary, verify correctness of technical description/hectarage, updates the mining tenement maps, evaluation of survey order application and verification of survey for endorsement to MGB-C.O.
7. Undertake pre-processing/accepts mining rights application, receiving/releasing and recording/registration of mining documents, organizing and maintaining record holdings on mining rights/issuance of certifications and copies of mining documents from mining rights applicants/holders.

MINERAL  LANDS AND SURVEY SECTION

1. Verifies correctness of technical description/hectarage of applied areas and plots their boundaries on the mining tenement control map in connection with the evaluation of mining applications & posting of Notices of Application/Relinquishment/Withdrawal.
2. Updates the mining tenement control map.
3. Conduct geodetic survey in connection with mining tenement boundary conflicts/request for boundary survey of mining claims.
4. Undertakes evaluation of application for survey order, verification of survey returns & recommends approval of survey plans in connection  with mining tenements within Mineral Reservations.
5. Evaluates application for deputation of Geodetic Engineer.
6. Renders assistance to LGU in establishing local control/maps
7. Lead section in operationalizing the Regional One /One Stop Shop.

MONITORING AND TECHNICAL SERVICES SECTION

1. Conducts periodic monitoring of areas covered by existing mining rights, exploration permits and mineral processing permits.
2. Prepares documentations for PMRB’s and render technical assistance  to  small-scale miners and LGU’s re: devolved functions.
3. Conducts IEC’s re: enforcement of mining laws, mining industry development and mines devolved functions to LGU’s.
4. Processes/Evaluates Applications for Ore Transport Permit/ Certificate of Ore Transport for Assay and Pilot Test Purposes; Accreditation of  Processors, Traders, Dealers and Retailers in the Trading of Minerals/Mineral Products; Treasure Hunting Permits; and Mineral Processing Permits.
5. Conducts investigation of mining complaints/conflicts and other mining related issues particularly those raised by NGO’s, LGU’s and Sanggunians.
6. Conducts verification of  stockpiled materials and umpiring of ore shipment.
7. Prepares Deputation Orders and Special Orders;
8. Conducts fieldworks as maybe necessary.

MINING RIGHTS LICENSING SECTION

1. Undertakes evaluation of documents/requirements being submitted for mining rights applications;
2. Undertakes evaluation of Exploration; and Development and Utilization Work Programs submitted for mining rights applications;
3. Prepares letters/ correspondence regarding the compliances of  necessary/mandatory requirements by the proponent regarding mining applications;
4. Undertakes field verification/inspection of the area for mining rights applications;
5. Undertakes coordination with the DENR Regional Services (LMD, FMS and PAWCZMS) for operation of OSSC;
6. Undertakes preparation of the transmittal for the request of area status/clearances from the NCIP, PCSD, and other conflicted/affected agencies such as public structures, reservation and others;
7. Undertakes pre-evaluation of mining applications for endorsement to MGB Central Office for final evaluation and approval of the Secretary.

MINING TENEMENTS AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT STAFF

1. Receives and pre-processes applications for mining rights in so far as it pertains to the documentary requirements prescribed by implementing rules and regulations; determines applicable fees.
2. Registers and takes custody of mining documents and instruments affecting mining rights; establishes and maintains registry books for the systematic recording and control of documents and applications.
3. Inputting data relating to mining tenements into the Mining Rights Management System.
4. Prepares mining tenement maps using the “MAP INFO PROGRAM” software.
5. Projection/Verification of area applied for using the Mining Rights Management System (MRMS) if area is free from conflict.
6. Verifies  from  the  MRMS  and  other  existing  records  status of mineral claims/applications for resolution of conflicts/overlapping.
7. Answers queries on rules and regulations in the processing, issuance and administration of mining rights/titles.
8. Issues certifications and copies of mining documents.
9. Prepares correspondences, endorsements, certifications for signature of higher management; perform the function of the Records Unit/Section for the Sector:
   • Receives correspondence coming the mining public and other agencies
   • Releases official correspondence by mail and by personal delivery.
   • Keeps and maintains the filing system and controls for the Regional Office’s records, reports, etc.