The Directorate for Minerals Management with the Mining Commissioner for Svalbard is a government office located in Trondheim. The office is responsible for the management of mineral resources in Norway, including Svalbard. Their tasks include processing applications and reporting related to mineral activities, as well as providing an overview of statutory reporting that actors in the mineral industry must comply with.
Furthermore, the directorate offers access to key laws and regulations that regulate mineral activities. There are also guides that help users understand regulations and procedures. The office collects and presents knowledge and statistics about the mineral industry, and provides information about the resource situation in Norway, which is important for both business and public administration.