Development and establishment of a Geological and Mineral Resource Information System

Mineral Resources Authority

The aim of the project was to design, develop and implement an integrated Geological and Mineral Resources Information System (GMRIS) at the Mineral Resources Authority of Papua New Guinea. The system strengthens data management and data dissemination through trained staff and the provision of procedural handbooks, manuals, and guidelines. The specific aim of the technical assistance was to develop, train, and document data management procedures for the implementation of a Web-based Geological and Mineral Resource Information System, accessible through the Intranet and Internet.