Geological Survey and Mineral Resources Board (GSMRB), Yemen

Geological Survey and Mineral Resources Board (GSMRB), Yemen is an organization that deals with the exploration of mineral resources and the development of others associated activities. The basic service of GSMRB, Yemen is to deal with the non-petroleum mineral issues.

History of development of the YGSMRB :

The issue started to take initiation in the year of 1970's when Yemen established Geological Survey for Oil and Mineral Exploration. Thereafter, the organization was divided into two parts to deal with the issues in a more convenient way. These are -
  • Oil exploration and Production Board
  • Geological Survey and Mineral Resources Board

Brief information about the Geological Survey and Mineral Resources Board (GSMRB) :

  • GSMRB, Yemen is a branch of the Ministry of Oil and Minerals and has a authorized status with an autonomous management and financial status as well.
  • All the surveying, mapping, exploration of mineral resources that takes place in Yemen, are supervised by the Geological Survey and Mineral Resources Board (GSMRB), Yemen.
  • The headquarter of he Geological Survey and Mineral Resources Board (GSMRB), Yemen is located in Sana that is the capital of Yemen.
  • GSMRB, Yemen has branches in he cities of Mukalla, Aden, Hadramawt etc.
  • A seismic and volcanic activities monitoring station has been established in Dhamar

Services provided by the Geological Survey and Mineral Resources Board (GSMRB), Yemen :

  • Geological hazards :
    • The organization supervises the seismological as well as volcanic activities that is occurring around the whole region.
    • It generates map on the basis of those activities for taking preventive measures.
  • Mineral exploration :
    • With the help of modern technology, Geological Survey and Mineral Resources Board (GSMRB), Yemen explores various minerals of the region.
    • The organization carries out different projects to and implements various rules, policies and laws to make he exploration technique more easier.
  • Booklets of rocks and minerals :
    • It provides description of different minerals explored in the Yemen region in booklet form.
  • Geological maps :
    • The organization generates geological maps based on several scientific studies.
  • Hydrology :
    • Geological Survey and Mineral Resources Board (GSMRB), Yemen monitors the groundwater resources and generates hydrological maps.
  • The scientific research committee :
    • Geological Survey and Mineral Resources Board (GSMRB), Yemen has a committee for scientific researches which is supervised by the group of expert scientists from the headquarter. Organizing researches, Report writing, field training etc are some important tasks performed by the organization.
  • Support :
    • The organization has different technical support division to carry out technical side of the projects. Different offices are -
      • Technical services
      • Remote Sensing department
      • Environmental geology section

    • Thus, gradually, Geological Survey and Mineral Resources Board (GSMRB), Yemen has got enormous importance in its field of interest.