Category: Press Releases
Artisanal Gold Council and the Ministry of Natural Resources Collaborate to Further Advance the Reduction of Mercury Use in the Small and Medium-Scale Mining Sector

Georgetown, GUYANA – As you are aware, the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR)continues its critical work in support of the sector of exploring methodologies and technologiesto increase mineral recovery while reducing the use of mercury in the small and medium-scalemining (SMSM) sector of Guyana. To this effect, the MNR is…
Guyana launches First Licensing Round for Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration and Production

Highlights 14 blocks for tender for shallow water and deepwater areas combined Contractual commitments and relinquishment obligations to ensure expeditious development of oil and gas resources Improved fiscal terms that provide a greater balance of the share of revenue between the government and contractor while maintaining Guyana’s competitive edge in…
World Bank disbarred Consultant hired under APNU/AFC – Contract was terminated in September 2020 by PPP/C

The Government of Guyana through the Ministry of Natural Resources wishes to state that the services of Mr. Carlos Barberán Diez, an individual consultant was terminated by the current government on September 13, 2020, in connection with a corrupt practice as part of the Petroleum Governance and Management Project in…