• “A vibrant mining sector contributing to broad based growth for socio-economic transformation.”

• "To maximize benefits accruing from mineral resources value chains for socio-economic development in a sustainable environment.”

The State Department is guided by and strive to uphold the following core values which are expressed in the catch phrase PETITE. The core values are: -

1. Professionalism;
2. Efficiency;
3. Teamwork;
4. Innovation and creativity;
5. Transparency, Integrity and Accountability; 
6. Effective governance.