The Division for Geological Exploration and Mining carries out the activities related to the: development of strategic national documents, plans and programs in the field of geological exploration and sustainable use of geological resources that include the geological environment, i.e. mineral resources; preparation of expert bases for drafting laws, proposals of bylaws and technical regulations in the field of geological exploration and mining related to the exploitation of mineral resources and harmonization of regulations with European Union regulations; conducting analyses of the effects of the application of these regulations; giving opinions and explanations on the application of laws and other regulations; participation in international cooperation in this field; preparation of annual and medium-term programs of detailed exploration works in the field of geological exploration and providing material and other conditions for the implementation of these programs; verification of mineral reserves and preparation of balance of mineral reserves of groundwater and geothermal resources; initiating and implementing the procedure for granting concessions for the exploration of mineral resources as well as for the exploitation of mineral resources; special consideration and evaluation of proposals for concluding international agreements for financing exploration projects, as well as mining facilities; issuing decisions based on applications for granting approvals in the field of geological exploration and mining; participating in keeping records and cadastre in the field of geological exploration and mining; participating in the developing of norms and standards for the preparation of geological maps; monitoring of the information system in the field of geology and mining; preparation of annual programs and reports on the implementation of basic geological exploration in the field of sustainable use of geological resources and monitoring of the preparation of geological maps of various scales and purposes; monitoring the harmonization of the raw material base of mineral origin and its use with the long-term needs of the economy; monitoring the situation in the field of economic trends in the field of mineral resources; proposing strategic directions of enterprise development in the field of mining; collection of fees for geological exploration and fees for the use of resources and reserves of mineral resources, as well as other activities within the scope of activity of the Division.