The Ghana Geological Survey Authority operates under the new Ghana Geological Survey Authority Act 2016 (Act 928). The Act 928 was enacted to replace the Survey Act, 1962 (Act 127) which established Geological Survey Department.
The Authority is mandated by the GGSA Act, 2016 (Act 928) to advise, promote and research on geoscientific issues concerning mineral resources, groundwater, environment, geo-hazards and land use planning to support sustainable economic development in Ghana.
