Local gold miners were recently given a boost with the distribution by the Guyana Geology & Mines Commission (GGMC) of mining blocks across four mining districts.
A joint Ministry of Natural Resources/GGMC release yesterday announced the successful hosting in Bartica, Region Seven, of a lottery of medium-scale mining properties. The lottery which resulted from a commitment made by President Irfaan Ali to the mining stakeholders, on Friday April 26, was held at the Bartica Community Centre, and according to the release, it witnessed an impressive turnout of stakeholders from across the mining industry.