Tag: mining

Government commits to continuing support for the mining sector

Government commits to continuing support for the mining sector

- July 8, 2025

The government will continue to support the country’s mining sector as it forges ahead with a bold developmental agenda. Minister ... 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

Toshaos urged to produce more value-added products

Toshaos urged to produce more value-added products

- May 21, 2025

With the majority of Amerindians residing in forested areas, village leaders have been urged to move away from traditional forestry ... Read More

Aranaputa mining permit ceased to safeguard environment, citizens

Aranaputa mining permit ceased to safeguard environment, citizens

- March 19, 2025

The government decisively suspended the permit for the controversial mining project in Aranaputa, Region Nine, prioritising environmental protection and citizen ... Read More

Land reclamation, monitoring of mining activities to be accelerated this year

Land reclamation, monitoring of mining activities to be accelerated this year

- January 31, 2025

– as House approves $3.6B for natural resources ministry The Ministry of Natural Resources plans to ramp up its land ... Read More

Opposition’s ‘empty promises’ no match for government’s achievements – Min Bharrat

Opposition’s ‘empty promises’ no match for government’s achievements – Min Bharrat

- January 27, 2025

Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat has dismissed the campaign promises of the opposition as empty rhetoric intended to trick ... Read More

Illegal mining decreasing significantly

Illegal mining decreasing significantly

- January 16, 2025

─ over 1,000 Guyanese get mining blocks in three years The government has observed a significant decrease in illegal mining ... Read More

Minister Bharrat commends significant growth in quarrying sector

Minister Bharrat commends significant growth in quarrying sector

- January 15, 2025

The government is accelerating efforts to produce building materials for key sectors due to the surge in local demand for ... Read More

Gold revenue increased by US$181 million in 2024

Gold revenue increased by US$181 million in 2024

- January 14, 2025

Guyana’s gold production revenue saw a significant increase in 2024, driven in large by government’s efforts to deploy advanced technologies to ... Read More