THE Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment, through the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC), recently concluded a programme to sensitize persons interested to participate in a lottery for Special Mining Permits to be held tomorrow.

The programme was led by Field Staff of the GGMC to provide technical support and guidance to potential applicants within the various mining districts such as: Linden, Kwakwani, Port Kaituma and Bartica.
The lottery will be held simultaneously in the various mining districts commencing at 09:00hrs tomorrow at Linden Enterprise Network (in front), GFC Building at Kwakwani, Port Kaituma Community Centre and Bartica Market Square.
As such, the Commission is reminding all interested participants to consult with the relevant maps which are on display at the GGMC Head Office and Mining Stations and finalize the required application process.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment, through the GGMC, will continue to make more  mining properties available as part of the government’s drive to provide mining properties to small and medium scale Guyanese miners.