The database includes basic attributes describing mineral deposits (exploitation and exploration spaces) for which the state has granted concession.

In accordance with the Mining Act (Official Gazette RS, No. 14/14 – official consolidated text and 61/17-GZ), the Geological Survey of Slovenia, in its role of Public Mining Service, supports the ministry responsible for mining (Ministry of Infrastructure) in terms of sustainable mineral management and mineral policy. The Public Mining Service is authorized to maintain a Mining Register and Mining Cadastre on the national level, including a chronology of mining rights granting (“Mining Registry Book” web application and database). All official data, even on production and reserves/resources are recorded for all mining and exploration areas in a country.