Section 8, The Mines and Minerals Act, 2009

(1) The duties of the Director of Geological Survey shallinclude- (a) the giving of advice to the Minister on all geological matters; (b) the undertaking of the geological mapping of Sierra Leone; (c) the undertaking of reconnaissance and exploration operations with a view to locating mineral deposits; (d) the compilation, publication and dissemination of data and information concerning the geology and mineral resources of Sierra Leone; and (e) the maintenance of such laboratory, library and record facilities as may be necessary for the discharge of his functions. (2) For the purposes of performing his duties, the Director of Geological Survey may- 10 11 Powers of Director and authorised Execution and delegation of functions of the Director. Duties and powers of the Director of Geological Survey. (a) enter any reconnaissance, exploration, artisanal mining, small-scale mining or largescale mining licence area; (b) take soil samples or specimen of rocks, ore, concentrates, tailings or minerals situated in any reconnaissance, exploration, artisanal mining, small-scale mining or large-scale mining licence area for the purpose of examination or assay; (c) break up the surface of the land for the purpose of ascertaining the rocks or minerals within or under them; (d) dig up any land and fix any post, stone, mark or object to be used in the survey of such land; and (e) enter into or upon any land through which it may be necessary to pass for the purpose of carrying out surveys but in the case of a sacred bush any such entry shall be with the permission of the local authority concerned.