Exploration and Mining Division of the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment
About Us
The Exploration and Mining Division of the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment is responsible for promoting and regulating minerals exploration and development in Ireland. Exploration and Mining Division is responsible for and implement minerals development policy.
- Formulation and implementation of minerals development policy,
- Promotion of the mineral potential of Ireland,
- Licence and monitor the mineral exploration and mining industries,
- Consult with relevant stakeholders,
- Undertake site safety works and remediation of old mine sites if required,
- Make available technical explorations reports and data.
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- By Ryan Titley
MIREU at PDAC 2019
The PDAC 2019 convention was held in Toronto this March with over 25,800 attendees from 132 countries. MIREU was also present to inform the convention participants of our network of EU mining and metallurgy regions.
- By Hilary Webb
Future of EU mining regions collaboration
The Industrial modernisation S3P Mining industry and the ERRIN task force on raw materials invite you to an online roundtable discussion on the future of the EU mining regions collaboration. It will be an opportunity to learn more about the initiatives supporting the networking of mining regions.