Section 5: The duties of the Director shall include-

(a) promoting and facilitating the effective and efficient management and the development of mineral resources; (b) exercising regulatory administration and supervision over all reconnaissance, exploration, and mining operations; (c) determining that all conditions relating to mineral rights and the requirements of this Act are complied with; (d) making lawful orders that are necessary to enable him to effectually perform the functions and duties imposed upon him under this Act; (e) maintaining a Mining Cadastre Office and mining cadastre; (f) approving reconnaissance, exploration and mining work programmes; (g) preparing reports (including an annual report) and other records, and providing data to the public, subject to any confidentiality restrictions; (h) taking custody of any minerals resources declared by any court to be forfeited to the Government; (i) with the prior approval of the Minister, disposing of any mineral resources forfeited to the Government; 8 9 Ownership of Minister to be responsible for administration of Director to be responsible for implementation of Act. Duties of the Director. (j) carrying out investigations and inspections necessary to ensure compliance with the provisions of this Act; and (k) advising holders of mineral rights on proper and safe mining methods.