Mining, Exploration and Geoscience is responsible for growing our geoscientific knowledge and facilitating the ecologically sustainable development of geological resources to benefit the people of NSW. MEG joined the Planning & Environment Cluster on 1 April 2017 as part of the machinery of government changes.

MEG has four operating principles:

• We enable evidence-based policy development and decision making on the use of geological resources.
• We acquire, synthesise and deliver best available geoscientific information and provide impartial advice.
• We provide an effective, transparent and timely titles assessment service which accounts for social, economic and environmental considerations.
• We deliver programs efficiently and effectively.

Our three branches which lead the execution of these principles and functions are:

• Geological Survey of NSW
• Resource Operations
• Resources Policy, Planning and Programs.