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Miners being trained to use GPS
Training has started for miners to use the Global Positioning System (GPS),
Miners are given a demonstration by Rudy MacDonald of GGDMA.
a critical tool that allows for more accurate navigation and tracking.
According to the Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA), the training started on Friday. GGDMA represents mainly large miners, the body said.
“Training sessions were held at the association’s headquarters in Georgetown. Fifteen participants were drawn from a cross-section of members; young people and women were well represented.”
The training covered areas such as navigation, tracking and mapping.
“At the end of the training the participants were expected to be able to read, accurately, a GPS receiving unit and relate readings to local maps provided by agencies such as Guyana Geology and Mines Commission, Guyana Forestry Commission and the Lands and Surveys Commission. It is anticipated that with the use of GPS, many conflicts that result from encroachments between miners can be avoided.”
According GGDMA, the project is supported by the GGMC with one of the technical staff – Rudy MacDonald- providing the training. MacDonald is a Civil Engineer and Sworn Land Surveyor.
GGDMA said that it is planning to conduct similar sessions for its members in Georgetown and hinterland locations.
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