1. Conduct miner safety training programs consistent with the needs of the mining industry within this state and the training requirements of the Oklahoma Mining Commission;

2. Assist and cooperate with the Oklahoma Mining Commission by conducting examinations of students of the Oklahoma Miner Training Institute applying for certificates of competency issued by the Oklahoma Mining Commission; and

3. Assist the Oklahoma Mining Commission in developing ways to expand existing markets and create new markets for coal and noncoal mining operations and to further the economic development of the mining industry.