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Department of Mineral and Geoscience Malaysia
Leader in Mineral and Geoscience Development.
Find concise answers about JMG’s role, core services, Client Charter, minerals, geoscience, laboratory services, publications and MyGEMS as the national mineral and geoscience geospatial data platform.
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JMG leads the provision of national mineral and geoscience information through mineral exploration, geoscience studies, mining and quarrying regulation, mineral research, laboratory services, expert consultation and strategic information management.
The Department of Mineral and Geoscience Malaysia was established on 1 July 1999 through the merger of the Geological Survey Department and the Mines Department to strengthen and coordinate national mineral and geoscience functions.
JMG’s Vision is to be the Leader in Transforming National Mineral and Geoscience Development by 2030.
JMG contributes to national economic competitiveness, quality of life and prosperity through the effective use of information, regulation, high-level expertise and innovative research in minerals and geoscience.
JMG’s functions cover mineral exploration and geoscience studies, regulation of mining and quarrying, technical advisory services, national mineral and geoscience data, laboratory analysis, and research and development of local mineral resources.
JMG’s main services cover minerals, mines and quarries, hydrogeology, engineering geology, geological mapping, geoheritage, marine geology, geophysics, mineral product research and innovation, laboratory services, and information management.
Published and available geological, mineral and geoscience reports or maps are supplied within 1 day after an application is received. Available unpublished materials are supplied within one week, while available digital information is supplied within 3 days.
JMG provides expert services upon request in areas such as geological mapping, mineral investigation, groundwater investigation, geophysical investigation, engineering geology investigation and environmental geology investigation.
A review of a mineral export application is provided within 5 days from receipt of a complete application with the required documents.
A Mineral Ore Licence is issued within 30 days from receipt of a complete application.
A tin concentrate transport permit is issued or renewed within 1 hour, subject to a complete application and compliance with the required conditions.
JMG provides mineral commodity information, conducts mineral exploration, assesses mineral reserves and production, and provides technical input that supports orderly and sustainable growth of mineral-based industries.
JMG mineral references cover rare earth element exploration guidelines, estimated national mineral resource value, national mineral policies and frameworks, mineral exploration, mineral reserves, mineral production and mineral production value.
JMG regulates mining and quarrying activities under the relevant laws to ensure mineral resources are developed in an orderly, safe, efficient and environmentally responsible manner.
Mine and quarry references include authorities related to permits or licences, basic prospecting licence information, mineral and rock material export permits, and the number of mines and quarries.
Hydrogeology focuses on groundwater resource assessment, well site suitability, technical review of groundwater licensing or abstraction, and expert consultation on groundwater resources.
This area supports assessment of ground conditions, slopes, terrain and engineering geology so that technical information can be used for development planning, risk reduction and geological disaster management.
Geological mapping provides core information on rocks, geological structures, mineral resources and earth features that support land-use planning, development, research and national resource management.
Geoheritage refers to the identification, characterisation and conservation of geological features with scientific, educational, aesthetic and geopark development value.
JMG laboratory services provide geochemical analysis and physical testing of rock, mineral and water materials to support studies, research, monitoring and technical decisions in mineral and geoscience fields.
MyGEMS is the Malaysian Mineral and Geoscience Geospatial Information System, developed as a national geospatial data bank for comprehensive and integrated management of geoscience and mineral resource information.
MyGEMS data clusters include Basic Geology, Geological Disaster, Mineral Resources, Mines and Quarries, Geophysics, Geoheritage, Geochemical Laboratory, Marine Geology and Groundwater.
MyGEMS helps users access more centralised mineral and geoscience geospatial references that support decisions on development, resource management, research and geological safety.
JMG publications and official reference materials can be accessed through the Publications page, including annual reports, compendiums, guidelines, standard operating procedures, information materials and technical references.
JMG knowledge materials include general earth facts, minerals and rocks, the geological time scale, hydrogeology facts, the geological map of Malaysia and JMG office locations.