Entries by Yatesh Chowbay

Major revamp for GGMC

The Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) will soon see a change in its organisational pattern as a new commissioner will be appointed within a few weeks. Minister of the newly established Natural Resources and the Environment Ministry Robert Persaud on Thursday met with the members of the Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) […]

GGDMA and GGMC to promote environmentally friendly practices

Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) would be collaborating with the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) in establishing a formal training programme focusing on environmentally friendly mining practices and appropriate technology to explore mines and recover gold and other precious minerals. This disclosure was made by the President of GGDMA, Patrick Harding, while […]

Miners look to expand operations with high gold prices

Small and medium-scale gold miners will meet in the coming week to discuss ways of expanding their operations as the price for gold continues to climb. This and other issues are on the agenda for Monday’s Annual General Meeting of the Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA). The association’s President, Patrick Harding, said that […]

Govt. announces land, special incentives for small miners

Government yesterday announced plans to set aside significant tracts of land for small gold-miners, assuring that the industry remains a top priority for the administration, allaying fears of widespread changes. Speaking to members of the Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) yesterday, President Bharrat Jagdeo made it clear that while not much change will […]

GGDMA elects Executive Committee

The Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA), the local body representing small, medium and large scale miners, on Thursday, last, elected members to its Executive Committee of management who will lead the Association over the next two years.