Persaud advocates for support in eliminating mercury in mining at ECLAC Forum
– Minister of Natural Resources and the Environment Robert Persaud has once again underscored the importance of the International Community in supporting countries...
Sand Miners owe Gov’t $132M in Royalties; Persaud urges better monitoring
- Sand miners currently owe the Guyana government at total of $132M in Royalties. This revelation was made by Minister of Natural Resources...
Mining activity plummets in wake of falling gold prices; over 100 excavators repossessed
By Kurt Campbell
– President of the Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) Patrick Harding says despite breaking the record on gold production in...
Natural Resources Ministry prohibits mining operations at Parabara Road, GHRA welcomes decision
– The Guyana Human Rights Association (GHRA) has welcomed the decision of Minister of Natural Resources and the Environment, Robert Persaud to issue...
Mining sector braces for impact of blacklisting
- The recent blacklisting by the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF), though it will not affect the market for gold will have...
Environment bond for mining concessions might be increased
- Discussions have commenced on increasing the environment bond for mining and prospecting license. Currently the bonds are deemed to be woefully low.
The...
Persaud calls for reduction in cost of gold production at UN Seminar
- A delegation from Guyana; led by Minister of Natural Resources and the Environment, Robert Persaud consisting of both private and public sector...
Gold could rake in US$1 billion this year
- As of today, November 1, gold declaration stood at 438, 000 ounces, and with 2 months to go, the sector could well...
Mining sector out of control – GHRA
- The executive committee of the Guyana Human Rights Association (GHRA) has issued a statement expressing its concern about what it says is...
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...
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The discovery was...
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Former MoH staff to stand trial in High Court for money laundering
See full statement below:
MONEY LAUNDERER TERRENCE WILLIAMS TO STAND TRIAL IN HIGH COURT FOR MONEY LAUNDERING COMMITTED
ON THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH DRUG BOND
The...
