What is role of the Minerals Advisory Committee ?
A Minerals Advisory Board is appointed by the Authority to review applications for development permission in connection with exploitation of minerals and advise on environmental standards to be adopted by the industry.

The Panel is currently composed as follows:

Dr Dimitrio Duca
D.Geol. (Milan), FGS, FIAEG (Deputy Chairperson)

Appointed Board Members:

P.C. V. Mifsud
Police Trade Department

Director or his representative
Ministry for Resources and Rural Affairs

Mr Annetto Portelli
Works Division - Explosives Section

Director or his representative
Superintendent of Cultural Heritage

Mr Anthony Borg
Department of Agriculture

Director EPD or his representative
Environment Protection Directorate

Mr Vince Farrugia
BA(Hons)Econ, D.Econ.FITD
Association of General Retailers and Traders

Mr Clifford Cauchi PHI
Department of Health


Mr Franco Pisani
(Acting Secretary)