Ministry of Natural Resources to investigate allegations of Agency’s transactions with fraud-accused licenced gold dealer; Police asked to provide information

PRESS RELEASE The Ministry of Natural Resources has noted the media reports regarding the charges of alleged bank fraud against licenced gold dealer Saddiqi Rafeek Mohamed Rasul and the alleged linkages with personnel at the Guyana Gold Board. As a consequence of these reports, the Ministry will maintain its vigilance…

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Gold declarations for 2016 surpass 700,000 ounces

PRESS RELEASE GEORGETOWN, Guyana – The Ministry of Natural Resources can officially announce that as of today December 31, 2016, gold declarations for 2016 have surpassed 700,000 ounces. Further to Minister of Natural Resources’ Honourable Raphael G.C. Trotman’s announcement of a 690,000 ounce declaration on Thursday December 29, 2016, updated…

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