Mission, vision and strategy

Mission

To ensure that the extraction of minerals is carried out in a responsible and socially acceptable manner.

Vision

The mineral resources of the Netherlands should be optimally exploited under the following conditions:

  • As few accidents and incidents and as little environmental pollution and nuisance as possible
  • Optimum use of present infrastructure for exploiting minerals and geothermal energy
  • Full use of the possibilities available to store natural gas and carbon dioxide deep underground
  • The commitment of companies responsible for putting the above into practice

Strategy

SSM's strategy can be found in the English translation of the document 'Strategie & Programma 2007-2011'.