In keeping with the government’s promise to improve access to mining data, the Ministry of Natural Resources is proud to announce the release of 2025 datasets.
Miners can now view airborne geophysics grids—magnetic, radiometric, and gravity—collected under the Guyana Mineral Advancement & Prospecting Strategy (GMAPS). These map layers can be downloaded from the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) website free of cost.
The data released covers over 12,000 square kilometers (over 37,000 line kilometers) of Guyana. It also contains an additional 22,000 square kilometers (over
135,000 line kilometers) of legacy data from 2o to 30 years ago that have been reprocessed to the same standards as the new 2025 data. Altogether, it is enough data to encircle the earth 3.5 times.
Speaking on the importance of this initiative, Minister of Natural Resources, Hon. Vickram Bharrat, reminded that the last major mining mapping/bulletin was done in 1968. As per the government’s manifesto promise to arm miners with accurate, actionable and accessible data, Minister Bharrat said industry stakeholders can look forward to strengthened resource management as new opportunities for growth are unlocked.
He 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.”
Minister Bharrat 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.
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 said the programme will further strengthen Guyana’s Mineral Inventory while continuing training and capacity building for GGMC staff and local professionals.
The CEO 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/.