Section 5: Functions of the School

The function of the School shall be -(a) to provide full-time courses in mining and geological studies -
(i) to serve as a centre for research activities in all fields of geological, survey and exploration, in such other fields of applied learning relevant to the needs of the development of Nigeria,
(ii) research in the development and adaptation of techniques as the council may determine, and
(iii) to train manpower for the mineral exploration, mining, processing and extraction industries;
(b) to conduct courses in mining and geological studies for miners;
(c) to arrange conferences, seminars and workshops in relevant fields of learning; and
(d) to perform such other functions as in the opinion of the Council may promote the objectives of the School.