Small-scale miners to benefit from new land-allocation model

More land for small-scale gold miners

Last Updated on Monday, 16 February 2026, 5:34 by Denis Chabrol The Ministry of Natural Resources says large acreage of mining lands would be distributed to Guyanese small-scale gold miners. The ministry explained that within the next two to three months, at least 75 parcels will be made available in each region, totaling approximately 225 ...

Natural Resources Ministry launches land-allocation initiative for small miners amid ramped-up enforcement campaign

THE Ministry of Natural Resources on Sunday announced the rollout of a new “Troy-like” land-allocation model aimed at expanding access to mining lands for small-scale Guyanese miners, while reinforcing compliance and transparency within the gold-mining subsector.   This initiative follows the successful model implemented in the Issano 14 Mile area, formerly associated with Troy Resources, […]

225 new 50-acre mining parcels to be distributed to small miners

The Natural Resources Ministry has announced the rollout of a new “Troy-like” land allocation model aimed at expanding access to mining lands for small-scale Guyanese miners while strengthening compliance and transparency in the gold mining subsector. The initiative follows the model implemented in the Issano 14 Mile area, formerly associated with Troy Resources. After the closure of that operation, a portion of the licence area was subdivided i…

Small-scale miners to benefit from new land-allocation model

The Ministry of Natural Resources has launched a new land allocation model designed to empower small-scale Guyanese miners while simultaneously tightening the screws on illegal operations. The article Small-scale miners to benefit from new land-allocation model appeared first on Stabroek News.

225 land allocations up for grabs with rollout of new initiative to support small miners

See statement below: The Ministry of Natural Resources announces the rollout of a new “Troy-like” land allocation model aimed at expanding access to mining lands for small-scale Guyanese miners, while reinforcing compliance and transparency within the gold mining subsector. This initiative follows the successful model implemented in the Issano 14 Mile area, formerly associated with […] The post 225 land allocations up for grabs with rollout of n…