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Mineral Development Act 1994 · s 5

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s 5Functions and duties of Director General

The Director General shall—

(a)

be responsible for the administration and enforcement of this Act;

(b)

exercise supervision and control on the safety aspects relating to mines and to the fossicking, panning, exploration, mining, possession, movement, storage and processing of minerals and mineral ores in accordance with this Act;

(c)

obtain information on and keep records of operations pertaining to the fossicking, panning, exploration, mining, possession, movement, storage, processing, purchase and sale of minerals and mineral ores;

(d)

perform such functions in relation to this Act as the

Minister may from time to time determine; and

(e)

carry on such other activities as may appear to the

Director General requisite, advantageous or convenient for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Act.