Established in February 2017, RMB is the Government of Rwanda body responsible for implementing and advising the government on issues related national policies, laws and strategies related to mines, petroleum and gas. It is also mandated to monitor and coordinate the implementation of strategies related to mines, petroleum and gas. In addition to monitoring, it is supposed to carryout research & exploration in geology, mining and petroleum and do disseminate the findings. Further, the RMB is supposed to supervise and monitor private or public entities conducting mining, trade and value addition of mineral operations. It is to assist the government in valuing mining and quarry concessions. Lastly, RMB is to cooperate and collaborate with other regional and international institutions carrying out similar mission. MISSION The Board has the following main mission: 1° To implement national policies, laws and strategies related to mines, petroleum and gas; 2° To advise the Government on issues related to mines, petroleum and gas; 3° To monitor and coordinate the implementation of strategies related tomines, petroleum and gas; 4° To conduct research in geology, mining, petroleum and gas and disseminate research findings; 5° To carry out mineral, petroleum and gas resources exploration operations in the country; 6° To provide advice on the establishment of standards and regulations in Mining, Petroleum and Gas; 7° To supervise and monitor public or private entities conducting mining, trade and value addition of minerals operations; 8° To assist the Government in valuing mining and quarry concessions; 9° To cooperate and collaborate with other regional and international institutions carrying out similar mission.