Diamond explosion: Apparatus to trap gas in the works as clean-up ongoing- GGMC
Two weeks after an underground gas pocket exploded at a residence in Diamond, East Bank Demerara, the intense cleaning-up exercise is still ongoing, while...
Guyana Goldfields transitioning from surface to underground mining
...company to expend over US$120 million in the process
The Guyana Goldfields Inc. is looking to expand its operations here by constructing the country’s first...
Govt releases ExxonMobil Contract
As promised, the Government today released the controversial contract and agreement which it signed with US-based oil giant ExxonMobil.
At the same time, Raphael Trotman,...
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...
Heavily armed bandits rob mining camps, wreaking havoc in Region 7
Sherrif Mining company located in Kartuni, Cuyuni River, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) is one of several mining operations that were allegedly robbed in the last...
First Phase of Lithium exploration successful
The Morabisi Lithium and Tantalum Project’s first phase has been completed and deemed a success. This is according to Greenpower Energy Limited Company Chief...
GGDMA questions Govt’s intentions on disbursing concessions to small, medium scale miners
The Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association has articulated that while the Government has recognised the importance of the Gold and Diamond mining...
Guyana exploring mining of other rare minerals
More attention will be placed on the mining of rare earth minerals, particularly lithium in the coming year, Minister of Natural Resources, Raphael Trotman...
Brazilian killed in Micobie mining accident
-Dredge was not authorised to operate by GGMC says MNR
The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) says it has confirmed that a Brazilian man lost...
GGMC to undertake 12 mineral mapping projects in 2017
The Geological Service Division of the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) will be undertaking 12 projects across the country aimed at mapping Guyana’s...
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President Ali hands over equipment to transform Bartica’s infrastructure
Residents of Bartica on Friday witnessed another commitment delivered as President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali officially handed over three brand-new pieces of equipment to...
“A growing private sector can only redound to a more prosperous country” – Finance...
Delivering the feature address during the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (GCCI’s) Breakfast Seminar on Friday at the Marriott Hotel, Georgetown, held under...
President Ali unveils plan for national mining consortium to expand Guyanese ownership
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Friday announced plans for creating a national mining consortium that would allow miners and ordinary Guyanese to collectively...
$1B road upgrade works to bring relief to LBI residents
Residents of the La Bonne Intention (LBI) Housing Development on the East Coast of Demerara can expect major improvements to their road network as...
Govt advances vision for Orange Economy through landmark stakeholders consultation
The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport successfully hosted the inaugural Orange Economy Stakeholders Consultation under the theme, “Orange Economy: Unlocking Guyana’s Cultural &...
High Court throws out APNU MP’s challenge to TSC appointments
The High Court today dismissed a challenge filed by A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) Member of Parliament Terrence Campbell against the appointment of...
Guyana to participate in Toronto’s International Film Festival
Guyana will participate in the Toronto International film festival for the first time.
This was announced by Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport Charles Ramson,...
Govt targets 11,000 house lots for Reg. 3 by next year-end
Nearly 11,000 people in Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara) awaiting house lots will be allocated land by the end of next year, Vice President...
NDIA launches first-ever National Drainage, Irrigation Strategy
Guyana has launched its first-ever National Drainage and Irrigation Strategy, a landmark framework designed to modernise the country’s water management systems, strengthen climate resilience,...
Guyana, Peru ink pact to strengthen air connectivity, trade
In a move to advance bilateral aviation relations, Guyana has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Peru to enhance air connectivity between the...
