Sagaing Region invites manageable-scale gems mining

Sagaing Region invites manageable-scale gems mining
Published 4 April 2019
Zeyar Nyein

A person may apply for three blocks to engage in a manageable-scale gems mining in Sagaing Region, according to a press release issued by the region’s government on April 3.

Applications will be closed on May 8. New mining blocks will be allotted in Khamti gems land with the aim of boosting gems mining, creating local job opportunities and ensuring regional development.

A manageable-scale mining will be allowed in Nantsalin creek area in Khamti. Applications will be accepted in accord with the prescribed requirements and permits will be issued.

Application forms can be fetched from Khamti Township One Stop Service Centre from April 3 to May 2 after taking registration in accordance with the Myanmar gems law.

The applications can be submitted with effect from April 9 this year and closing date is May 8. One person may submit three applications for three blocks. However, only block with a one-year work permit will be allowed for one businessman.

Permission fee for one block is K500,000, which needs to be paid within one month.

At the permitted mining sites, the usage of heavy machinery is banned and only small machines such as pumps, air ventilation, generators, drilling machines can be used.