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Aug 191 min read

Labour Ministry launches probe into fatal mining pit incident at St. Elizabeth Backdam

The Ministry of Labour (MoL) has launched an investigation into the mining pit incident at St. Elizabeth Backdam in Region Eight, which...

Aug 182 min read

Six Brazilian nationals arrested over illegal mining in Region Eight

Six Brazilian nationals were taken into custody on Sunday after they were allegedly caught engaging in illegal mining in the Amatuk...

Nov 15, 20222 min read

GGDMA lobbies for more benefits for workers in the sector

The Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association is calling for additional benefits from miners across a number of areas in the coming...

Sep 24, 20221 min read

Miner, 37, dies after mining pit allegedly caves in at Sand Hill Backdam

Thirty-seven-year-old Omar Oselmo of North West District, Region One, met his demise on Thursday after the mining pit he was working in...

Sep 9, 20222 min read

Local geologist says large investors ‘hog land’ leaving no room for local small scale miners

Reunion Gold Representative Rayon Abrams has voiced frustrations on difficulties for small-scale Guyanese miners trying to acquire land...

Jul 17, 20223 min read

The 'Bush' Life: A Miner's Story

G uyana is known across the Caribbean and in the international sphere, historically, as an agriculture powerhouse with sugar and rice,...