Decree No. 7/2013 creating the Mining Geology Institute.

This Decree, consisting of 11 articles, creates the Mining Geology Institute. It establishes composition, duties and responsibilities of the above mentioned institution, entitled to: a) develop and conduct research and geological research, b) promote and carry out research, development and technology transfer, as well as publish and disseminate related results; c) develop and disseminate mining processing technologies, with particular emphasis on the small-scale and artisanal mining activity and develop actions to mitigate the negative impacts of this activity, etc.