'The water is brown': Community in Guyana rings the alarm …

The second loss came after Guyana's High Court dismissed a case brought against Vieira by the Chinese Landing village council that challenged his rights to mine on the land following the ...

The GGMC Mineral Tenure

Explore the current tenures of mineral properties in Guyana, including prospecting, mining, quarry and special permits. Learn about the layers, attributes, data …

Mining operations locally account for 75% of deforestation in Guyana

…EITI Report finds State Lands most affected. Kaieteur News – While deforestation in Guyana remains comparatively low, given the size of the country's forest and the level of logging permitted, a report by the Guyana Chapter of the Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (EITI) has found that mining is responsible for 75 …

Guyana Mines For Sale

6629 Acres of Gold & Diamond Mining Land. 6 Consecutive Mining Blocks For Sale. 6 consecutive blocks with a total of 6629 acres of mostly land, located in Kuribrong, Guyana, is available for lease.

(PDF) Toward the Greening of the Gold Mining Sector in Guyana …

In 2014, gold mining contributed USD 3.078 billion to Guyana's gross domestic product and accounted for 43% of all exports in Guyana [4]. The Guiana Shield (which includes Guyana, Suriname, French ...

Dentons Global Mining Guide: Guyana

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Guyana Gold: A Unique Resource Curse?

1. Introduction. Since the early 1990s, the 'resource curse' has received a considerable amount of coverage in the literature (Auty, Citation 1993; Yates, Citation 2014).Whilst the explanations given are wide-ranging, in most cases, the disappointing returns from the mining and oil and gas sectors appear to be largely a result of the …

Guyana

Opportunities within the mining sector in Guyana include prospecting, sales of mining equipment, and value-added processing, especially if electricity rates decline. The country does not have a smelting facility. The government is seeking partners for a refinery and is working to improve standards and the ability to identify mineral deposits.

Advancements in Mining for Environmental Protection: Guyana…

Integrating Technology for Sustainable Mining Practices Guyana's mining sector, focused on gold, bauxite, diamonds, and oil and gas, has been a driving force behind the nation's economic growth. However, the industry has faced significant environmental challenges, leading to deforestation, water contamination, and …

Application for Mining Licence

The holder of a prospecting licence may, within the period of one year specified in section 40 (2) or within such further period as may be allowed by the Commission under the proviso thereto, apply under this subsection for the grant of a mining licence in respect of any discovery parcel or parcels, which following appraisal, can be shown to contain any …

Gov't inks new gold mining contract with Canadian company

The Government of Guyana, through the Guyana Geology and Mine Commission (GGMC), announces the signing of a Mineral Agreement with Reunion Gold Corporation. ... 300 Leeds village families to receive land titles soon Aug 31, 2024. No trucks to use East Coast railway embankment Aug 31, 2024. Prev Next 1 of 11,945. …

Mainstreaming Sustainable Land Development and Management

In a rapidly changing world pressured by climate change and increasing populations, sustainable land management (SLM) is vital for development. It can help to improve livelihoods, achieve food security and protect ecosystems while ensuring that land, as an important resource, is also sustained for the benefit of future generations.

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The Shadow of Gold

The Mining Act of 1989 gives the Geology & Mining Commission the power to grant mining concessions through Guyana's interior region. These lands include rivers, Amerindian territories, and state/national parks. A granted concession for prospecting or mining indicates these activities may happen.

Geology and Mining

The web page provides information about the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC), an agency under the Ministry of Natural Resources. It also links to other …

$400M for mineral survey to better guide allocation of mining …

"It simply means that the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission will have to look at new measures and ways in which we can help miners, and incentivise and grow small and medium-scaled operations," he assured. Budget 2024 has allocated some $400 million to commence the mineral inventory process in the country's mining districts.

The Impact of mining on the environment

Land As land is removed for mining, much of the surface features are lost and cannot be replaced at closure. Further, valuable plant species may be lost along with the habitats of several animals causing the death and migration of wildlife. ..., Guyana. (592) 226-3243-9. gnnleditorial@gmail (Editorial) classi_advt@yahoo …

Mining

Mining The world's largest iron ore mine stays productive with Series 4000 engines 4 January 2018 It's a major challenge to keep up with the enormous, ever-growing workload at the Carajas Mine Complex. Owned by Vale, a large Brazilian mining company, Carajas is the world's largest iron ore mine.

Gov't talks tough against illegal mining, assures of …

The Government of Guyana continues to offer its unwavering support to the mining sector and wishes to reiterate the following measures, initiatives, projects and …

- Guyana Geology and Mines Commission

The Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) Mineral Property Map displays current tenures at the medium scale, i.e. prospecting permits (medium scale), mining permits and special mining permits;…

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miners stand with the government of guyana; essequibo belongs to guyana. 11th december 2023 - 9:18 pm Our Deepest Condolences to All Families and Friends of the Brave Fallen GDF …

Gold production in Guyana and major projects

According to GlobalData, Guyana is the world's twenty-fourth-largest producer of gold in 2023, with output up by 4% on 2022. Over the five years to 2022, production from Guyana increased by a CAGR of 3% and is expected to rise by a CAGR of 0.91% between 2023 and 2027.

Linden Guyana: Exploring The Beauty Of The Mining Town

Linden, Guyana, often referred to as the "Gateway to the Hinterland," is a charming town nestled in the heart of South America. While it may not be as well-known as some of Guyana's other destinations, such as Georgetown or Kaieteur Falls, Linden boasts its own unique charm and allure.In this comprehensive guide, we'll delve into the rich …

Gold miners sue GGMC, Minister over 32 mining claims

Two gold miners have taken legal action against the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) and the Minister of Natural Resources; who they say have unlawfully ordered their 32 mining claims to ...

GFC reclaiming mined out forestry areas in Regs 1, 7 & 10

While Guyana has one of the lowest deforestation rates in the world, the issue of mining and land degradation is one that is closely monitored by the Government. And since Guyana is a signatory to the Minamata Convention that envisions the phased removal of mercury from the mining sector, efforts are being made to do just that.

Land Management | Guyana Geology and Mines Commission

To facilitate growth and diversification in mining, by providing accurate and timely information and maps, and efficiently licensing, permitting and administering …

Mining on Indigenous lands continue to be a major problem

IN Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) mining has been a key driver of many land and resource conflicts, a study conducted by the Amerindian Peoples Association. Skip to content. News Archives. Subscribe to get updates. About Us. ... Added to that, the study found that miners and even officers from the Guyana Geology and Mines …

Guyana: Mining, Minerals and Fuel Resources

Guyana Goldfields Inc. is a Canadian company that is involved heavily in the gold mining industry in Guyana. Their Aurora mine is expected to produce 145,000-160,000 oz of gold in 2019. According to a March 2019 technical report by the company total proven & probable reserves in the Aurora mining project are 26.9Mt.

The multidimensionality of exclusion in the small-scale gold mining …

Furthermore, women in the mining sector in Guyana (particularly women from Amerindian villages in mining areas) are still much more likely to work as cooks on mining operations or as commercial workers in landings than they are to be land or dredge owners themselves (Colchester et al., 2002, Trotz and Roopnaraine, 2009, …

Management Team

Land Management Department. Mr. Paul Williams. Petroleum Department. Mr. Darcy Walrond. Environmental Department. Mr. Arun Richards. Special Projects Unit. Ms. Allison Roberts. Finance Department. Mr. Samora Watkins. ... This is the official website of Guyana Geology and Mines Commission ...

In Guyana, a Land Dispute With Venezuela Escalates Over Oil

A military parade in Georgetown, Guyana, this month. Guyana is in a dispute with Venezuela that dates to the 19th century over two-thirds of its land.

Rentier nation: Landlordism, patronage and power in Guyana…

The GGMC issues three scales of mining concessions by area – small-, medium- and large scale (Table 1).After the closure of the large-scale Omai Gold Mines operation in 2005, there was no large-scale mining operation until the commissioning of Guyana Goldfields Inc.'s hard rock operation in September 2015 (Stabroek News, 2015, …

LAWS OF GUYANA Mining 3

LAWS OF GUYANA Mining Cap.65:01 3 CHAPTER 65:01 MINING ACT ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS PART I PRELIMINARY SECTION 1. Shorttitle. 2. Interpretation. 3. Guyana Geology and Mines Commission Act to be read as part ... Occupation of land by Amerindians. 112. Protection of person in relation to any area subject to licence or …

Wounding Guyana: Gold Mining and Environmental …

over mining operations, and there are insufficient trained personnel in the hinter land region to patrol mining areas and enforce stiff sanctions against violators. Only the most grotesque cases of environmental damage are dealt with, and poten tially damaging mining practices normally go unchecked. 'Local government in the

Geology and Mining

Individual Consultancy Services for the Support for Guyana EITI in the implementation of Beneficial Ownership Roadmap in Guyana Draft Petroleum Activities Bill 2023 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