Vision To be the premier national geoscience agency that generates and disseminates geoscientific information and regulates mining and processing of Sri Lanka’s mineral resources in the most sustainable manner. Mission The mission of the GSMB is to provide geoscientific information, advice and services to the policy makers and the community and to promote and manage the mineral resources of the country for economic development while ensuring environmental sustainability. It regulates exploration, extraction, value addition, transportation and trading of minerals.