Tag: Gold

Gold mining to maintain place as a major anchor of non-oil economy

Gold mining to maintain place as a major anchor of non-oil economy

- January 26, 2026

-with more investments expected- Dr Singh Guyana’s gold mining industry is set for significant growth, with both large-scale mining projects ... Read More

Press Release: Illegal mining operation in Essequibo River shut down, operator fined

Press Release: Illegal mining operation in Essequibo River shut down, operator fined

- January 21, 2026

In keeping with ongoing efforts to ensure strict compliance with the Guyana Mining Act and Regulations, recent inspections were conducted ... Read More

Gold smuggling threatens mining sector – VP

Gold smuggling threatens mining sector – VP

- August 12, 2025

-Stricter measures to be put in place on illegal gold trade Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, said on Monday that ... Read More

Government empowers Region Seven miners with tools to boost livelihoods

Government empowers Region Seven miners with tools to boost livelihoods

- June 15, 2025

In a significant show of support for small-scale mining, 90 miners in Bartica and surrounding Region Seven communities received vital ... Read More

Thousands of citizens to work in one of Guyana’s largest gold mines

Thousands of citizens to work in one of Guyana’s largest gold mines

- January 8, 2025

The government has forged a strategic partnership with G-Mining, Canadian gold company, to train thousands of Guyanese to work in ... Read More

Gov’t consulting companies to restart operations at Troy Resources, Rusal

Gov’t consulting companies to restart operations at Troy Resources, Rusal

- August 14, 2024

The government, through the Ministry of Natural Resources, has been working to restart the operations of Troy Resources and Rusal ... Read More

Undercover operations on gold smuggling yielding success – GS Jagdeo

Undercover operations on gold smuggling yielding success – GS Jagdeo

- July 19, 2024

After announcing that stringent penalties will be enforced for the smuggling of gold out of Guyana, General Secretary of the ... Read More

Gov’t to get gold export data as it probes local declarations

Gov’t to get gold export data as it probes local declarations

- June 20, 2024

- Taskforce established to strengthen ‘rigid’ system The government is taking steps to gather data on gold exports to verify ... Read More

Gov’t aggressively cracking down on ‘gold smuggling’ – Jagdeo

Gov’t aggressively cracking down on ‘gold smuggling’ – Jagdeo

- June 6, 2024

The government is taking strong action against "gold smugglers" in light of a noticeable decrease in gold declarations to the ... Read More

Several miners honoured for outstanding production, work ethic

Several miners honoured for outstanding production, work ethic

- August 22, 2023

Several miners from different companies were on Monday evening honoured for their outstanding production and safe work ethic by the ... Read More