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Canada, Guyana launching mining ‘toolkit” tomorrow
Amidst high interest by investors in the mining sector, Canada has announced
Canada and Guyana are collaborating to launch a mining ‘toolkit’ tomorrow.
its intentions to introduce, locally, what it calls the “Guyana Mining Toolkit”.
The aim of the guide is to help communities who live close to mining and exploration operations to better understand mining-related operations and the roles of stakeholders and communities in relation to the execution of those activities, the Canadian High Commission said yesterday.
“The toolkit is a practical guide that will help companies, communities and all stakeholders to appreciate how to guide their interactions with mining activities, since it sets out to simplify the mining process from start to finish and to ensure that all who would have to be involved understand their role.”
The High Commission acknowledged the growth of mining in Guyana with more and more persons getting involved both as producers and partners. The sector is also seeing significant investments by foreign investors.
The launch of the guide is set for tomorrow at the Guyana International Conference Centre, Liliendaal, Greater Georgetown.
A significant portion of Canada’s investments in Guyana is centered in the mining sector.
With increasing emphasis being placed on protecting the environment and the rights of indigenous people, organisations and governments alike have been increasing oversight of mining activities.
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