No. Prospecting Permit holders are required to conduct prospecting operations (exploration) for the mineral in respect of which the prospecting permit is granted.
Land Management
Mining and Prospecting activities at the small and medium scale levels can only be conducted on Amerindian titled lands with the written consent of the Village. Thereafter, the necessary Permit to prospect or mine must be acquired from the GGMC.
Land Management
Maps can be acquired for a fee from the Land Management Section, GGMC Headquarters.
Land Management
By checking the stock map at the Land Management Section, GGMC or at any mining station.
Land Management
Yes. A mining Permit can be transferred to an eligible person or company on application made and payment of the prescribed fees.
Land Management
No. Section 58(2) of the Mining Act states that a prospecting permit shall not be transferred.
Land Management
A Mining Permit is of five years duration and may, on application made be renewed for further periods, not exceeding five years on each occasion or for the life of the deposit of the mineral in respect of which it is granted, whichever is shorter.
Land Management
A Prospecting Permit is of twelve months duration and may be renewed on each occasion for a further period of twelve months on payment of the prescribed fees.
Land Management
Section 57(2) of the Mining Act, 1989 outlines the categories of Persons that can be granted a Prospecting Permit (Medium Scale). Medium Scale Permits are specific to Guyanese citizens, and institutions where all beneficial owners are Guyanese
Land Management
Medium scale permits cover areas between 150 and 1200 arces and fall into two categories: Prospecting Permits and Mining Permits.
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