Resource Mapping Divison

◆ Resource Mapping Division

Resource Mapping Division was established in pursuance of the National Mineral Policy, 1995 in the light of recommendations of AUS AID w.e.f July 01, 2002. Core functions of the Resource Mapping Division are as under:

To identify minerals resource potential in the province for improvement of industry and government's decision making in resource management
To undertake Geological, Geo Physical and Geo-Chemical Surveys
To undertake collaborative programs with GSP for Geological, Geo Physical and Geo-Chemical Surveys
Develop relevant GIS applications for map and report presentation
Carry out basin studies to identify and determine factor controlling coal and other resources
Promote/establish and update geo-data base
Compile and improve regional data to delineate areas of economic mineral deposits

Provide cartographic and field services
Develop formats for various types of presentations
Assessment and mapping of mineral resource potential
To execute and monitor departmental scheme for prospecting, exploration and evaluation of the mineral deposits in the province
To monitor the mineral prospecting and exploration activities in public and private sectors
To provide advice for grant of mining concessions in the viable areas with respect to simultaneous working of various minerals with each other. The Director Resource Mapping to chair or be a member of internal boards and committees providing advice and recommendations to the executive and present the department at external meetings

◆ Organization Chart

The Resource Mapping Division headed by a Director (BS-19) consists of five sections given as under. Each section headed by a Manager of BS-18, assisted by Deputy Manager of BS-17 of same discipline. The sections are as under:

◆ Geological Mapping	◆ Basin Studies
◆ Geophysical Survey	◆ Mineral Data and Geo-Chemistry
◆ Cartography and Survey

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