National Geology and Mining Service
(Redirected from Servicio Nacional de Geología y Minería)
The National Geology and Mining Service (Spanish: Servicio Nacional de Geología y Minería; SERNAGEOMIN) is a Chilean government agency. Its function is to provide geological information and advice, technical assistance to government, public and private interests, and to regulate the mining industry in Chile.
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/81/Sernageomin.jpg/250px-Sernageomin.jpg)
The service was formed in 1980 by the combination of the previous Institute of Geological Investigations and the State Mines Service. Its director is appointed by the President of Chile.[1][2]
Since 1974, SERNAGEOMIN has published the scientific journal Andean Geology, formerly the Revista Geológica de Chile.[citation needed]
References
editExternal links
edit