Region Seven : President Donald Ramotar and Minister of Natural Resources and the Environment Robert Persaud today visited mining operations in and around Puruni and Issano, Region Seven as part of mining week of activities
According to a Government release, miners raised issues relating to enhanced health care, better security arrangements, sloth in processing work permits for Brazilians, Amerindian land titling/extension which conflicts with mining and the need to accelerate the hinterland and mining roads’ rehabilitation programmes.
President Ramotar reminded the miners about the need for mining to take into account issues of the environment. Assuring the mining community of his government’s support, the President pointed to their roles and responsibility so that the national mining sector carries a good image.
He also pointed out that compliance with national and international standards would assure the country in terms of access to markets for gold and other minerals.
Minister Persaud highlighted the importance of mining and the role of interior mining communities which are growing. He emphasised that more land will be made available for mining but, urged greater collaboration and support. He said that the GGMC has been urged to be more efficient and effective in servicing the mining sector.
The Minister noted that for the first time in mining week, the President and subject minister were visiting the remote mining areas to interact with stakeholders. Mr. Persaud said that his ministry will continue to focus on improved collaboration to prepare the sector for new and emerging challenges and opportunities. He noted that current high gold prices are to the benefit of Guyana, the economy and miners.
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