Latest update March 2nd, 2026 12:30 AM
Govt. releases 2025 mineral data
…34,000 sq km of geophysical data now free to miners
(Kaieteur News) – The Ministry of Natural Resources has released its 2025 mineral datasets, giving miners expanded access to updated geological information as part of the government’s commitment to improve access to mining data.
The new datasets allow miners to view airborne geophysics grids — magnetic, radiometric and gravity — collected under the Guyana Mineral Advancement & Prospecting Strategy (GMAPS). The map layers are available for free download from the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) website.
According to the ministry, the release covers more than 12,000 square kilometres, representing over 37,000-line kilometres of new data. It also includes an additional 22,000 square kilometres — more than 135,000-line kilometres — of legacy data collected 20 to 30 years ago that have been reprocessed to the same standards as the 2025 datasets. Combined, the line kilometres of data would encircle the earth approximately 3.5 times.
Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat commenting on the initiative reminded that the last major mining mapping/bulletin was done in 1968.
Magnetic Data – Magnetics – reduced to pole (RTP): These magnetic data have been processed by advanced filtering to improve the interpretability of the magnetic data by moving the magnetic anomalies Esri, HERE, Garmin, USGS, NG.
The minister noted that as per the government’s manifesto promise to arm miners with accurate, actionable and accessible data, industry stakeholders can look forward to strengthened resource management as new opportunities for growth are unlocked.
Minister Bharrat said, “By making these updated datasets openly accessible and in a user-friendly manner, our government is empowering small-and medium-scale miners to engage in sustainable mining while avoiding high exploration risks. It also strengthens Guyana’s attractiveness to international exploration companies and investors.”
He further noted that the release of this data demonstrates a commitment to ensuring the nation’s mining activities remain compliant with the Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) 2030.
Notably, the data were acquired by Global Venture Consulting, a private natural resource consulting firm based in Florida, USA. It was hired by the Ministry of Natural Resources in 2025 to conduct the exercise which will span four years. Global Venture is also working alongside two other industry specialists, AGF and Xcalibur Smart Mapping, to complete this assignment. Government is investing $4 billion in this initiative.
Regarding activities planned for 2026, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Global Venture Consulting, Emily King said this will include detailed ground geological mapping, targeted geochemical sampling, structural interpretation, and field validation of high-priority targets in key areas.
King noted that the programme will further strengthen Guyana’s Mineral Inventory while continuing training and capacity building for GGMC staff and local professionals.
She underscored that this work is especially important for small and medium-scale Guyanese miners as it arms them with data that can lower operational costs. In this regard, she highlighted that the magnetic, radiometric, and gravity layers—available in accessible formats that can be used in platforms such as Google Earth—allow miners to better understand rock types, structures, and potential mineralised zones before investing in equipment and field operations.
Through GMAPS, King said the government is ensuring that Guyanese miners have access to the same foundational geological information used by international companies, helping them compete, grow, and contribute to national development.
For more information, miners can visit the GGMC website at https://www.ggmc.gov.gy/.
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