Mission and Vision
Mission
We provide public service with the aim to improve miners' health and safety, ensure sustainable management of deposits and reduce the negative impact of the extractive industry on people and the environment.
Vision
Mining authorities are perceived as a specialist and citizen-friendly institution. We plan and work using modern tools. Our experts control and advise. We solve problems of Polish mining.
Scope of responsibilities
The President of State Mining Authority and district mining offices supervise mining plant operations, especially in respect of:
- health and safety at work, and fire protection,
- mine rescue,
- management of mineral deposits during the process of extraction,
- environment protection and deposit management,
- mining damage prevention,
- mining plant construction and closure, including land reclamation and development of post mining areas.