The Guyana Geology and Mines Commission wishes to notify eligible persons/entities of the land allocation exercise to be held on March 22, 2019 at 11:00hrs at the Guyana Girls Guide Pavilion, Brickdam, Georgetown. Note that for this activity, allo…
Mining Week 2022 – Join Us!
Mining Week 2022 - 21st August 2022 to 27th August 2022 Guyana Geology and Mines Commission in collaboration with the Ministry of Natural Resources is pleased to announce that it will be hosting Mining Week 2022 commencing from the 21st to the 27…
Importation of Mercury – Public Notice
Notice to the Public The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in conjunction with the Pesticide Toxic Chemical Control Board (PTCCB) and the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) hereby inform all importers, retailers, traders and distr…
Lottery & Auction of Medium-Scale Properties
The General Public is hereby informed that a lottery of Medium Scale blocks will be held at locations listed below, each commences at 10:00hrs on the dates specified herein: North West Mining District in Port Kaituma on October 2nd, 202…
Safe and Efficient Blasting
https://youtu.be/rmdMhNYjPCE https://youtu.be/ZQxF-RC9iiU https://youtu.be/Y5rDTysujQw https://youtu.be/32ykwefDYOg https://youtu.be/GZGIrLEPpb8 The Guyana Mining School in partnership with its international training partners …
Mine Safety Video Mining Week 2016
https://youtu.be/T2x9A49sSs0 UNSAFE MINING PRACTICES COST LIVES. PRACTICE SAFE MINING NOW. FOLLOW GUIDELINES AND BE PARTICULARLY ALERT AND CAUTIOUS IN THE RAINY SEASON . Call 639-5923 to speak to the Director of the Guyana Mining School and…
Codes of Practice Ground Control Part 1
https://youtu.be/IImdw8fx6dI UNSAFE MINING PRACTICES COST LIVES. PRACTICE SAFE MINING NOW. FOLLOW GUIDELINES AND BE PARTICULARLY ALERT AND CAUTIOUS IN THE RAINY SEASON . Call 639-5923 to speak to the Director of the Guyana Mining School and…
Attention Goldsmiths!
Gold Declaration can now be made on our EServices platform! Sign up now by clicking HERE! Check out our online services and the latest update for Goldsmiths - Gold Declaration.…
Use of Cyanide – CODES OF PRACTICE
Mining Environmental Management This Code of Practice for the Use of Cyanide in ALL gold mining (that intends to use cyanide) proposes to provide environmental management guidance and promote the related best management practices. cyanide_cop_v…
The GGMC Mineral Tenure
The Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) Mineral Property Map displays current tenures at the medium scale, i.e. prospecting permits (medium scale), mining permits and special mining permits; and at the large scale - Quarry Licences, Prospectin…
Stone Quarry Engagement
The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR), in collaboration with other stakeholder agencies (GGMC, EPA, GRA, and MoL), is currently visiting both existing and developing stone quarries across Guyana. The MNR recognizes the importance of responsible …

News and Updates