The second and third lotteries to facilitate the distribution of medium scale mining blocks, are scheduled for this Friday, May 24 in Port Kaituma, and June 14, in Bartica.
The Ministry of Natural Resources has indicated that the hosting of these lotteries is in keeping with Minister Raphael Trotman’s commitment to small miners, to allow those within the districts who have applied for lands to access available properties.
A press release yesterday from the ministry related that registration for the Port Kaituma lottery will close on Thursday, May 23, while registration for the Bartica lottery will be closed on Thursday, June 13.
However, it was stated that registration will also take place at the lottery venues between 8 am and 10 am on the lottery days.
The ministry encouraged miners to look for the newspaper adverts related to the events and to register and pay the participation fee in order to benefit.
“The Ministry looks forward to the positive outcomes of the upcoming exercises and encourages all upon acquisition of their mining land to utilize it in a safe, sustainable and responsible manner,” the release said.
It was noted that the first lottery was held in Georgetown, where over 200 persons benefitted.
