The NUM emphasized that adequate funding was central for the effective functioning of the Council for Geosciences and recommended that the Bill should make proper and adequate provision for the funding of the Council. The NUM further recommended that there was a need for an improved coordination between the Council for Geosciences, the Mine Health and Safety Council, Mintek and the State-owned mining company. This would ensure safety in mines, strengthen government's function to explore minerals and ensure information on technology development as safety in mines was an important aspect and should be central to the agenda of the Council for Geosciences.