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PRESS RELEASE: Ministry of Natural Resources saddened by death of miner in mining pit collapse accident – Visit and Committee of Inquiry (COI) planned to fully investigate the matter.

Georgetown, Guyana (May 30, 2016)-It is with deep regret that the Ministry of Natural Resources learnt of the unfortunate mining pit accident which resulted in the death of 18-year old Ramal Williams. According to a police report, about 18:00hrs on Sunday, May 29, 2016, Williams of 58 Miles, Mabura Road,…

Botanical Gardens to be rehabilitated- as ExxonMobil donates $20M

Georgetown, GINA, March 08, 2016 The Botanical Gardens, on Vlissengen Road, Georgetown will receive a much needed boost following a donation from United States oil and gas giant, ExxonMobil to the National Protected Areas Commission. Vice President for Exploration-America’s ExxonMobil Erik Oswald, who made the donation to Minister of Natural Resources Raphael…

Government, Barama commences talks on renewal of agreement

Georgetown, Guyana – (February 15, 2016) Teams representing the Government of Guyana and the Barama Co. Ltd last week held discussions to examine Barama’s request for a renewal of its Investment Development Agreement, which will expire in October at the Ministry of Natural Resources. The Government’s team comprised representatives from…

New GGMC Chairman, Board charged to address main challenges in Mining Sector

Georgetown, Guyana – (February 12, 2016) Minister of Natural Resources, Mr. Raphael Trotman, today, charged the newly inducted Chairman and Board members of the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) to tackle the more demanding challenges hindering the Mining Sector and to develop a robust Mining Policy Framework to inform…