The Mining and Mineral Development Branch has three divisions within the department
Responsibilities
- Managing the province’s mineral resources
- Collecting and disseminating information on the province’s geology and mineral resources
- Administering exploration for mineral resources
- Administering exploration and development of quarry materials
- Administering development and closure of mines and quarries
- Rehabilitation of abandoned mines
Clients
- The mineral exploration and mining industries
- Construction companies using quarry materials
- Other provincial and federal agencies
- The general public
Contacts
Alex Smith, P.Eng.
Assistant Deputy Minister (A), Mines
Telephone: 709-729-2768
Email: asmith@gov.nl.ca
Diane Norris
Secretary to the Assistant Deputy Minister
Telephone: 709-729-2315
Fax: 709-729-2871
Email: dianenorris@gov.nl.ca