Regional Geology Directorate

Following are the tasks and responsibilities:

1. Geological studies of the terrain (field visits), collection of field data, sampling, thorough laboratory studies, interpretation of data;
2. Thorough Mineralogical, Petrologic and Geo-economic studies;
3. Detailed studies of mineral sources (metallic, energy and non-metallic), including geologic-economic assessment;
4. Addition of new petrologic and geo-chemical data in existing geological maps;
5. Conducts detailed studies on geo-environment and its monitoring.

2. The Head of the Regional Geology Directorate reports to the General Director.

4. The number of employees in the Regional Geology Directorate is seven (7).

3.This Directorate comprises:

3.1 Mineralogy and Petrology Sector

1. Following are the tasks and responsibilities of the Mineralogy and Petrology Sector:

1. Conducts detailed magmatic and metamorphic studies, on crystalline rocks;
2. Performs geological cartography of crystalline rock formation (metamorphic and magmatic);
3. Conducts field sampling;
4. Prepares samples for microscopic research;
5. Microscopic analyses of minerals, respectively rocks, under penetrating and reflecting lights;
6. Mineralogical analyses of samples, via electronic microsondes and other modern methods;
7. Conducts detailed petrologic studies;
8. Provides scientific assistance to other directorates, in the interpretation of geological processes and in laboratory works.

2. The Head of the Mineralogy and Petrology Division reports to the Head of the Directorate for Regional Geology.

3. The number of employees in the Mineralogy and Petrology Sector is two (2).

3.2 Geo-chemistry and Geo-environment Sector

1. Following are the tasks and responsibilities of the Geo-chemistry and Geo-environment Sector:

1. Implementation of detailed geochemical studies in the territory of the Republic of Kosovo;
2. Obtainment of evidence for laboratory research, and their processing (physical preparation) for analyses;
3. Analyses of evidence and interpretation of analyses results;
4. Compilation of geochemical maps or completion of existing maps with new geochemical information;
5. Provides chemical analyses and issues certificates for analyses conducted in the KGA geochemical laboratory.
6. Carries out geo-environmental studies in urban and industrial areas;
7. Carries out complex research on geo-environment, nature protection and landscape;
8. Oversees the manner of exploitation of mineral resources, from the perspective of geological impacts in the environment as a result of such exploitation, etc.

2. The head of the Geo-chemistry and Geo-environment Sector reports to the Head of Directorate.

3. The number of employees in the Geo-chemistry and Geo-environment Sector is two (2).

3.3 Mineral Source Sector

1. Following are the tasks and responsibilities of the Mineral Source Sector:

1. Conducts short-term and long-term evaluations of mineral sources;
2. Studies metallic, non-metallic and solid hydrocarbon sources;
3. Evaluates resources/reserves, in accordance with international standards and models for mineral sources;
4. Prepares metallogenic maps on mineral source presences, in cooperation with other KGA Departments;
5. Compiles research programs and projects on mineral sources for different entities;
6. Proposes new alternatives for geological research and utilization and updates data on the sources of useful minerals;
7. Contributes to the establishment of
8. database of useful mineral sources;
9. Offers alternatives on attraction of investors for geological researches;
10. Determines research criteria for mineral sources;
11. Updates data on the sources of various minerals;
12. Provides investors with geological data on metallic minerals.

2. The Head of the Mineral Source Sector reports to the Head of Directorate.

3. The number of employees in the Mineral Source Sector is two (2).