State Supervision of Mines (SSM) oversees the compliance with statutory regulations applicable to mineral exploration, extraction, storage and transport of minerals, focusing on the aspects of health, safety, the environment, effective extraction and soil movements.
SSM is a governmental organisation and is situated in The Hague. The department falls under the ministerial responsibility of the Minister of Economic Affairs. SSM also works for the Ministers of Socials Affairs and Employment (for labour laws); Housing, Spatial Planning and the Environment (for environmental legislations); and Health, Welfare and Sport (for criminal investigation).
SSM has a workforce of around 50 people. The department is led by the Inspector General of Mines and was established in 1810.
