Geological Mapping and Economic Geology

INTRODUCTION

Is responsible for carrying out systematic geological mapping to compile detailed geological and structural maps with relevant reports. Also to identify various rock types in the mapped areas and possible economic mineral potentials areas ( mineralised zones for gold, diamonds, iron ore, manganese, bauxite etc.) to locate areas of occurrence of industrial material including quarrying sites, clay, limestone, and sand deposit evaluation for engineering and other industrial purposes.

The data from geological mapping is processed into geological maps to meet national development objectives and to also attract investment into the mining and related sectors of the national economy.