Tag: mining
Government commits to continuing support for the mining sector
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
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
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
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
– 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
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
─ 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
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
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