| (a) | must advise the Minister on— |
| (i) | any matter which must be referred to the Board by or under this Act, |
| (ii) | the sustainable development of the nation’s mineral and petroleum resources; |
| (iii) | the transformation and downscaling of the minerals and petroleum industries; and |
| (iv) | objections referred to the Minister by the Board; |
[Section 58(1)(a) substituted by section 46 of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Amendment Act, 2008]
| (b) | must, in consultation with the Mining Qualifications Authority, ensure the promotion of human resource development in the minerals and mining industry; and |
| (i) | report to the Minister on any matter relating to the application of this Act; and |
| (ii) | enquire into and report to the Minister on any matter concerning the objects of this Act. |
| (2) | The Board must give priority to matters referred to it by the Minister. |
