Department for the Economy - Minerals and Petroleum Branch

DfE's Minerals and Petroleum Branch are responsible for:

Prospecting/development licensing; exploration leases; monitoring abandoned mines; engagement with local councils on Local Development Plans; geoscience information and services through Geological Survey NI.

For more information about the work and responsibilites of the Branch, visit our webpages ... https://www.economy-ni.gov.uk/topics/minerals-and-petroleum .