The main objectives of the Economic Geology Division are to investigate, report, and promote Namibia's Minerals resources and their mineral potential in order to attract local and foreign investments as well as to create sustainable development of Namibia's mineral resources. In addition, the Division is tasked with the management of the mineral exploration data emanating from the mining and exploration industry.
The Division consists of three subdivisions, namely Precious, Base and Rare metals subdivision, Industrial Minerals and Dimension Stones subdivision, and Precious and Semi-Precious Stones subdivision.
Precious, Base and Rare metals subdivision is responsible for compilation of economic geology reports and conducts research on Precious, Base and Rare metals as well as delineating areas with economic potential. Moreover, the division is responsible for management and maintenance of the sample storage facilities in Windhoek and Tsumeb. The two facilities house mineral and water exploration diamond drill core and reverse percussion drill samples.
Industrial Minerals and Dimension Stones subdivision is responsible for compilation of economic geology reports and conducting research on industrial minerals and dimension stones as well as delineating areas with economic potential. Furthermore, the subdivision is tasked with the compiling a Dimension stone catalogues.