Discussions with RUSAL progressive – Bauxite Union
There have been significant improvements in the discussions held on Tuesday between the Guyana Bauxite and General Workers Union (GBGWU) and the Russian-owned bauxite...
Mohamed’s Enterprise copped Top Dealer award – during Mining Week opening and awards ceremony
President David Granger, last evening, attended the opening ceremony for Mining Week activities, a yearly event organised by the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission...
Aurora Gold Mine ready for underground exploration in Guyana
Guyana Goldfields, the owner of Aurora Gold Mine (AGM), located in the north-west of Guyana’s Mazaruni Region, is set to begin underground mining very...
Production begins at Mohamed’s US$25M quarry
Production has commenced at Mohamed Enterprise’s quarry, located in the Upper Mazaruni District of Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), and it is on course to produce 500,000 tonnes of stones and aggregates by year-end.
Govt hikes processing fee for gold declarations
All miners, including small and medium scale miners, will now have to pay a hiked processing fee of $2,500 per ounce of gold they...
Amerindian leaders confirm importance of mining, want more protection.
- Guyana’s natural resources are properly mined for the benefit of all Guyanese were the assurances given to Amerindian Leaders at the recently concluded...
Natural Resources Ministry warns of illegal toll charge in Linden
According to a press release, the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment has received numerous complaints from the Guyana Gold & Diamond Miners...
Anti-gold smuggling laws need to be enforced – Allicock
Gold exports are one of the main sources of revenue that adds significantly to the Guyanese economy. The associated industries of the precious commodity...
Govt. urges mining sector to clean up image
As Mining Week 2013 gets underway, the government is calling on all stakeholders to focus on cleaning up the image of the sector in...
Miners to face increased environmental bond
– The current low environmental bond for the gold mining sector bond is to be increased.
This was disclosed by Minister of Governance Raphael...
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Update: Long Creek accident claims life of 5th victim
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The fifth victim has been...
LTW 2024 records high influx of visitors compared to previous years – Sears
As the curtains were pulled on the 2024 Linden Town Week, Committee Member, Devin Sears reported that there has been a spike in attendance...
Guyana’s wood-tracking system to be overhauled, replaced with digital system – EU Ambassador
Guyana’s wood tracking system, which is important for ensuring loggers are complying with the law but relies heavily on paper will soon be digitised.
This...
Siblings among 4 die in 2-vehicle smash-up at Long Creek
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CGX pushes start-up of Berbice Deep-Water Port to late 2024
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Cargo passing through CJIA increased by 84% – CJIA Chair
says over 11 million kilos of cargo passed through CJIA compared to 6.1 million in 2015
In keeping with the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C)...
Bus park fatal stabbing: Suspects, 14 & 15, told police intent was to rob...
The two teenagers, who were arrested for the fatal stabbing of 33-year-old John Williams at the Route 44 minibus park in Georgetown on Saturday...
31-Y-O arrested with gun, ammo
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